India Wins 2026 T20 World Cup; Gambhir Credits Team and Key Cricket Figures

India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the first team to defend the title and win it on home soil. Head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated the victory to former coach Rahul Dravid, BCCI Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah, crediting their roles in building a strong cricketing structure. Gambhir emphasized a team-first philosophy, prioritizing trophies over individual milestones, and praised captain Suryakumar Yadav's leadership and the players' fearless approach throughout the tournament.