‘Great seeing you’: Gambhir responds after Dhoni’s ‘smile looks great on you’ post

MS Dhoni’s return to Instagram after two years celebrated India’s T20 World Cup victory with a playful jab at coach Gautam Gambhir’s intense persona. Gambhir responded warmly, acknowledging Dhoni’s presence. This rare social media exchange between the cricketing legends, who shared iconic World Cup wins, delighted fans after India’s dominant…

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Gautam Gambhir: Stubborn cricketer, instinctive coach and a man who owns the big nights

Gautam Gambhir was India’s MVP in their two World Cup triumphs, the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. In both finals, he stepped up on the big occasion. Whether it was his 54-ball 75 against arch-rivals Pakistan in Johannesburg or the crafty 97 that steered India…

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Firm ideas, flexible tactics: How Gambhir helped India tame T20’s fickle nature

Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s T20 World Cup triumph solidifies his dominance in the format, leveraging IPL experience and conviction. His ‘form over reputation’ mantra, despite controversial selections like dropping Gill and Pant, has reshaped the Indian T20 team. While successful in T20s, his adaptability for longer formats remains a key…

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High risk, high reward: How ‘Total T20’ fuelled India’s march to World Cup glory

India’s cricket team is forging a new T20 dynasty, mirroring Rinus Michels’ ‘Total Football’ with a ‘Total T20’ approach. Since their 2024 World Cup win, they’ve dominated bilateral series with aggressive batting, multi-dimensional players, and a focus on impact over traditional roles. This strategy, led by Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam…

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‘I was broken after the NZ series’: Samson wins Player of the Tournament in T20 WC

Sanju Samson’s stellar performance earned him Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2026, driving India’s victory. Despite starting as a reserve, Samson amassed 321 runs in five matches, including three crucial half-centuries. His record-breaking feats and inspiring journey, including guidance from Sachin Tendulkar, highlight a career-defining tournament….

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T20 World Cup: India bury ghost of November 19; pummel New Zealand by 96 runs

Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan scored blistering fifties to power India to 255 for 5 against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. Indian bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah and some exceptional catching by Ishan Kishan in the outfield helped India register a 96-run win…

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How much did India win? Full T20 World Cup 2026 prize money revealed

India clinched the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final in Ahmedabad. The victorious Indian team secured a substantial $3 million prize money. Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 and Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar bowling performance were instrumental in India’s dominant victory, capping off a financially…

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What is the highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup final history?

India posted a record 255/5 in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, thanks to stellar knocks from Sanju Samson (89), Abhishek Sharma (52), and Ishan Kishan (54). This massive total sets a daunting target of 256 for the Blackcaps, who are now chasing the highest successful chase in…

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Record alert in final! India rewrite T20 World Cup history vs New Zealand

India shattered T20 World Cup final records, posting a colossal 255/5 against New Zealand. Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering 89, the highest individual score in a final. An explosive batting display, including a 98-run opening stand, ensured a commanding total, underlining India’s dominance in the shortest format….

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Sanju Samson scripts history, breaks multiple records in T20 World Cup final

Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 in the T20 World Cup final powered India to a historic feat, with the top three batters scoring 50+. Samson also set a new record for most sixes in a single tournament with 21. He joins an elite group with semi-final and final fifties, and matches…

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‘Hasn’t learned from his dismissals’: Gavaskar wants Abhishek dropped for final

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar proposes alterations to India’s lineup for the T20 World Cup final. He suggests dropping Abhishek Sharma due to consistent batting struggles. Rinku Singh could replace him, with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson opening. Gavaskar also considers bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy, citing the latter’s…

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First cricketer in 254 years! Bowler sets jaw-dropping world record

New Zealand bowler Brett Randell made history by becoming the first player in 254 years of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five consecutive deliveries. Playing for Central Districts against Northern Districts, he finished with 7/25, helping bowl out ND for 82 after CD’s 373 in the Plunket Shield…

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Perennial dark horses, really? Why world cricket keeps forgetting New Zealand’s World Cup pedigree

Nine ODI World Cup semi-finals. Two finals. Five T20 World Cup semi-finals and now a second final on Sunday. New Zealand’s record in big-ticket tournaments is anything but accidental, yet they continue to be casually described as cricket’s perennial dark horses. …

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Allen: ‘Bat at No.1’ instruction, MLC carnage and making of Kiwi destroyer

Finn Allen transformed from a middle-order batter into New Zealand’s explosive T20 opener after Wellington coach Glenn Pocknall promoted him to open in 2020. Recognising his power and attacking potential, Pocknall nurtured Allen’s aggressive style through challenging training. Allen later proved the decision right with record-breaking performances, including a 33-ball…

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