Gautam Gambhir and Shikhar Dhawan Celebrate Holi as India Advances in T20 World Cup 2026

As India celebrates Holi, head coach Gautam Gambhir and former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan extend their festive greetings. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team has advanced to the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 after a crucial victory over the West Indies. With a showdown against England on the horizon, the team's journey in the tournament is heating up. Discover how they overcame challenges and secured their spot in the semifinals.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 4, 2026, 12:52 IST

Celebrating Holi

On Wednesday, Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian men's national cricket team, shared his Holi greetings on X, stating, "Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi! #HappyHoli."

Similarly, former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan conveyed his Holi wishes to his followers on Instagram, saying, "Happy Holi. Wishing you a Holi filled with vibrant colours, joy, and laughter."

India's Journey in T20 World Cup 2026

In cricket news, the Indian team, under Gambhir's guidance, has successfully reached the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026. They are set to face England, the two-time T20 World Cup champions, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

India secured their semifinal spot with a convincing five-wicket victory over the West Indies in their last Super 8s match, which was crucial for both teams as they were tied on points. England, captained by Harry Brook, enters the semifinal with an impressive streak of five consecutive wins in the tournament.

Match Recap: India vs. West Indies

India faced a challenging start in the Super 8s, suffering a significant 76-run defeat against South Africa. However, they bounced back against the West Indies, where Sanju Samson's outstanding performance, scoring 97*, led the team to victory.

In the match, India won the toss and chose to field first. The West Indies set a target of 196 runs, with Roston Chase contributing 40 runs and Jason Holder adding an unbeaten 37 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for India, taking 2 wickets for 36 runs.

During the chase, India struggled initially, finding themselves at 41/2. A crucial partnership between Samson and Suryakumar Yadav helped stabilize the innings, leading to a successful five-wicket win.