Indian Cricket Team's Spiritual Journey During T20 World Cup 2026

As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 unfolds, the Indian cricket team has been making headlines not just for their performance but also for their spiritual endeavors. Players and coaches, including Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav, have been visiting various temples to seek blessings before crucial matches. From the Hanuman Temple in Ahmedabad to the historic Kalighat temple in Kolkata, these visits have become a notable aspect of their journey in the tournament. This consistent spiritual practice has intrigued fans and added a unique dimension to their campaign. Read on to learn more about their temple visits and the significance behind them.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 8, 2026, 10:15 IST

Cricket Team's Temple Visits for Blessings

During the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, several players and coaches from the Indian cricket team have embarked on a remarkable spiritual journey, visiting temples near match venues just prior to game day.

On the eve of the T20 World Cup final, head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya, along with other team members, paid a visit to the Hanuman Temple in Ahmedabad to seek divine blessings.

Before the pivotal semifinal against England in Mumbai on March 5, Gambhir, Suryakumar, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple on March 4.

In a similar vein, prior to the critical Super Eight match against the West Indies on March 1, Gambhir, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, Suryakumar, Abhishek, and Axar sought blessings at the revered Kalighat temple in Kolkata.

Additionally, Abhishek and Axar had previously visited the historic Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, to pray for success ahead of their Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe on February 25.

While the Indian team has a history of visiting temples during tournaments, their consistent spiritual engagements throughout this T20 World Cup have notably captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts.