Fresh from masterminding India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, head coach Gautam Gambhir touched base with his spiritual roots, visiting Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi on Thursday to offer prayers. The emotional visit arrived after a dominant 96-run final win against New Zealand.
The Ahmedabad showdown on Sunday saw India unleash 255 for 5, a total New Zealand couldn’t chase, succumbing at 159 in 19 overs. This marked India’s third T20 title and a unique home defense, a feat unmatched in cricket history.
Gambhir’s legacy is unparalleled: instrumental in 2007’s T20 breakthrough and 2011’s ODI pinnacle, his coaching now aligns him with Dravid and Rajput as T20 World Cup-winning mentors for India.
Celebrations erupted countrywide, highlighted by Gambhir, captain Yadav, and ICC’s Shah praying at Ahmedabad’s Hanuman temple with the gleaming trophy. Gambhir’s faith journey included Kamakhya Temple rituals before the third T20I versus New Zealand and a devotional stop at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple pre-fourth match.
At Rakab Ganj, Gambhir’s reverence highlighted the unspoken bond between devotion and determination. India’s success story, powered by such grounded leaders, promises more chapters in cricketing excellence.