Mumbai (TIP)- Suryakumar Yadav sent a special message to the Indian cricket team fans after their T20 World Cup 2026 win, with the trophy finally coming back home. India put on a clinical performance with bat and ball in the final in Ahmedabad on March 8 to beat New Zealand by 76 runs and become the first team in the history of the tournament to retain their title.
The BCCI posted a special video dedicated to the fans with Suryakumar thanking them for their support and blessings throughout the journey. The Indian skipper said that the trophy win belongs to the entire country, and it was the victory of the kids who dream about making it big in cricket.
“Dear Team India fans. First of all, a heartfelt thank you. We are here only because of your support and blessings. This World Cup trophy belongs to the entire country. When we won, it wasn’t just our victory.”
“It was the dream of those kids who hold a bat and ball and imagine a future. It was for the fans who fill the stadiums. And for the millions who support us from their homes. Your prayers and unconditional love have given us the strength to bring this trophy home. In India, cricket is not just a game — it’s an emotion. And this victory belongs to all of you.”
“Thank you for believing in us. The trophy is home,” said Suryakumar in the video.
The T20 World Cup 2026 win was a major achievement for Suryakumar as India have remained unbeaten in bilateral series and multi-team tournaments during his tenure. However, the Indian captain isn’t ready to slow down and is aiming for Olympic glory in LA in 2028 and doing a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup.
“Next goal is Olympics gold and the T20 World Cup which is also in that year,” said Suryakumar.
Suryakumar will next be in action during the IPL where he will play for Mumbai Indians.
Hardik Pandya in legal trouble
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has landed in legal trouble after a Pune-based advocate filed a complaint with the police, alleging disrespect to the Indian national flag during the T20 World Cup victory celebrations in Ahmedabad on March 8.
The complaint, submitted at the Shivaji Nagar police station in Pune, pertains to India’s on-field celebrations at the Narendra Modi Stadium after the team lifted the T20 World Cup for a record third time.
A police officer confirmed that advocate Wajid Khan had submitted the complaint application seeking appropriate action in the matter, but did not elaborate further.
According to the complaint, several videos of the Indian team’s post-match celebrations have gone viral on social media. In one such clip, Pandya is seen celebrating with the Indian Tricolour draped over his shoulders while dancing and running across the field.
The complaint also alleges that during the celebrations, Pandya was seen lying on the stage alongside his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma while the Tricolour remained draped over him, which the complainant claims amounts to disrespect towards the national flag.
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