NEW DELHI: The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated India cricket workforce after their victory within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026 closing towards New Zealand nationwide cricket workforce on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.India registered a commanding 96-run victory within the summit conflict, lifting the trophy in entrance of a packed residence crowd.

The triumph marked a historic milestone as India efficiently defended the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup title, changing into the primary workforce within the event’s historical past to retain the trophy. The victory was additionally vital as India grew to become the primary nation to win the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup on residence soil, making the event much more memorable for tens of millions of followers.Underneath the management of captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian workforce showcased fearless and dynamic cricket all through the competitors. With explosive batting, disciplined bowling and distinctive fielding, the facet remained constant throughout all phases of the event and delivered when it mattered most.The BCCI additionally praised head coach Gautam Gambhir and the assist employees for his or her management, planning and preparation, which helped construct a assured and well-balanced workforce able to performing beneath strain.“The Board additionally commends the Males’s Choice Committee for figuring out and backing a gaggle of gamers who mixed expertise with youthful power, leading to a formidable squad that delivered on the largest stage. The BCCI additionally thanks all its affiliated State Associations for his or her continued contribution in serving to obtain this imaginative and prescient,” BCCI stated in an announcement.Congratulating the workforce, BCCI president Mithun Manhas stated, “Successful the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup is a second of immense delight for your entire nation. To defend the title and obtain this feat on residence soil makes it much more particular. The workforce performed excellent cricket all through the event beneath the management of Suryakumar Yadav and the steering of Head Coach Gautam Gambhir. I congratulate each member of the squad, the teaching employees and the selectors for this outstanding accomplishment.”BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated, “Indian cricket is at the moment in its golden part. India hosted two main ICC occasions — the ICC Ladies’s World Cup final 12 months and the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup — and to emerge champions in each is solely outstanding. This success can also be a mirrored image of the sturdy foundations laid over time via progressive planning and imaginative and prescient. The contributions of Mr Jay Shah throughout his tenure in strengthening Indian cricket’s buildings and international standing have performed a big function in shaping this period of excellence. Kudos to Captain Suryakumar Yadav and his fearless group, the workforce administration led by Gautam Gambhir and the selectors for constructing a balanced facet able to excelling on the world stage but once more.”BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla added, “This victory is the results of collective effort, meticulous preparation and the dedication proven by the gamers and assist employees all through the event. The workforce has displayed outstanding composure and confidence in high-pressure conditions, a trademark of champion sides. To win the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup in entrance of our residence followers makes the second much more particular and memorable. I wish to acknowledge the efforts of ICC Chair Mr Jay Shah, whose sturdy management continues to strengthen the worldwide progress of the sport. We thank the ICC for organising such an exquisite event that showcased the perfect of T20 cricket. This triumph will stay a historic milestone for Indian cricket and a supply of immense delight for your entire nation.”