India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated his team’s historic win of T20 World Cup 2026 to former coach Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. He praised their pivotal role in laying the foundation for India’s sustained success.
The Men in Blue created history by becoming the first team to defend a T20 World Cup title and the first to lift the trophy on home soil. Gambhir’s highlighted Dravid’s influence during his tenure as India coach, emphasing how he maintained the stability and structure within the team.
“First of all, I want to dedicate this trophy to Rahul bhai (Rahul Dravid), and then to Laxman bhai (VVS Laxman). What Rahul bhai has done to keep Indian cricket in such good shape has been incredible, and I have to thank him for everything he did during his tenure,” said Gambhir
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“I would also like to thank VVS Laxman for doing so much for Indian cricket unconditionally, especially behind the scenes, because the COE remains the pipeline for Indian cricket. And thirdly, of course, Ajit Agarkar, because he takes a lot of flak despite the honesty and commitment with which he has worked,” he added.
