In an emotional video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday on X, Suryakumar thanked Indian supporters for their relentless backing, saying the victory would not have been possible without their prayers and support.
Surya spoke about emotional exchanges with several players in the squad, including Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, highlighting how their willingness to prioritise the team above personal roles defined India’s successful World Cup journey.
Kirti Azad raised concerns over the move, stating that sports and sportspersons should remain above religion or caste.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav became the subject of memes after getting dismissed for a golden duck in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final despite India’s dominant victory over New Zealand.
India’s triumph on home soil capped a memorable campaign, with the skipper already setting his sights on the next major targets, including a gold medal at the 2028 Summer Olympics and defending the T20 World Cup title in 2028.
Yadav has endured a lean run with the bat, managing just 218 runs across 19 innings in 2025 at a strike rate of 123.16—well below the standards he has set in the shortest format.
Shreyas Iyer led the charge on his return to domestic cricket, scoring a brisk 82 off 53 balls, an innings that included 10 boundaries and three sixes.
Coach Gautam Gambhir, along with other players and staff, followed. They all watched the 10:30 pm show on Monday, located next to the Ekana Stadium.
India’s chase of a modest 118 in the third T20I at Dharamsala appeared the perfect stage for Suryakumar to regain his rhythm, yet the fluency that once made him the world’s top-ranked T20I batter was largely absent.
Reflecting on Gill’s struggles, ten Doeschate suggested that the added responsibility of leadership across formats may have influenced his mindset.
