'Indian cricket in golden phase': BCCI after T20 World Cup 2026 triumph

NEW DELHI — India’s cricketing landscape glowed a shade brighter on Sunday night as the Board of Control for Cricket in India hailed the national team’s retention of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, branding the achievement proof that the sport in the country has entered a “golden phase.” A 96-run demolition of New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium not only delivered back-to-back titles but also made India the first side to win the competition on home soil.

The comprehensive victory, powered by explosive batting, disciplined bowling and razor-sharp fielding, capped a campaign in which Suryakumar Yadav’s outfit never slipped below relentless. From group stage to knockout, the side blended experience with youthful fearlessness, a balance the BCCI traced directly to the selection panel’s foresight and the guiding hand of head coach Gautam Gambhir.

In a statement released moments after the trophy presentation, the Board praised every layer of the set-up: captain, coaches, selectors and the 38 state associations whose pipelines continue to feed the national dressing room. “To defend the title and achieve this feat on home soil makes it even more special,” BCCI president Mithun Manhas said. “I congratulate every member of the squad, the coaching staff and the selectors for this remarkable accomplishment.”

Secretary Devajit Saikia underlined the wider context, noting India’s double triumph after also hosting and winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 12 months earlier. “This success is a reflection of the strong foundations laid over the years through progressive planning and vision,” Saikia observed, acknowledging the structural work advanced during Jay Shah’s tenure at the BCCI and now at the ICC.

Vice-president Rajeev Shukla lauded the squad’s composure under duress, a trait he said defines champion teams. “To win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in front of our home fans makes the moment even more special and memorable,” Shukla added, while also thanking the ICC for a tournament that showcased T20 cricket at its vibrant best.

As fireworks lit the Ahmedabad sky, the Board’s message was unambiguous: Indian cricket is not merely winning; it is setting benchmarks, inspiring millions and, for the foreseeable future, operating in a golden era of its own making.

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