Irfan Pathan Celebrates India's Historic T20 World Cup Victory Over New Zealand
Pathan's Praise for Team India
Irfan Pathan, a former Indian cricketer, expressed his admiration for India's recent T20 World Cup triumph against New Zealand, labeling them as the premier white-ball team. He commended the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and the team-building efforts of Gautam Gambhir, noting Gambhir's modesty in acknowledging the contributions of others. The match showcased a powerful batting performance from the top order, including Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan, complemented by impressive bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel. India secured a remarkable 96-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
"This is undoubtedly the best white-ball team. Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy and Gautam Gambhir's team assembly have been exceptional. The way Gambhir credits everyone involved is commendable. Winning back-to-back World Cups brings immense joy and peace," Pathan shared with reporters.
Celebrations and Reactions to the Win
Nilesh Bhosle, Shivam Dube's childhood coach and joint secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), congratulated Team India on their historic T20 World Cup victory, calling it a proud moment for the nation. He emphasized the team's confidence, particularly highlighting Dube's 24 runs in the final over as evidence of their high batting morale.
"Congratulations to Team India! This victory is a source of pride for all Indians. Each player displayed immense self-belief. Shivam Dube's performance in the final over reflects the Indian batsmen's soaring confidence. The team played with a winning mindset," Bhosle remarked.
With this win, India not only defeated New Zealand by 96 runs but also made history as the first team to clinch the T20 World Cup on home soil, achieving consecutive titles and becoming the only team to lift the trophy three times (2007, 2024, and 2026).
Acknowledgments from Cricket Officials
Anil Patel, Secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), also extended his congratulations to the Indian team, attributing their success to the leadership of ICC Chairman Jay Shah.
"Congratulations to all Indians on this victory! We achieved this under the guidance of ICC Chairman Jay Shah. This is a significant moment for us and for all Indians. The support from the Gujarat Government Corporations and police personnel was instrumental in organizing this event successfully," Patel stated.
JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar also shared his congratulations, encouraging the team to maintain their performance. He proudly mentioned Ishan Kishan's contributions, emphasizing the pride it brings to their home state of Bihar.
"I extend my heartfelt congratulations. The team must continue to deliver such performances. Ishan Kishan has brought honor to Bihar, and we take pride in being from the same state as him," Kumar told reporters.