Spiritual fervor gripped cricket circles as head coach Gautam Gambhir stepped into Siddhivinayak Temple on Thursday, mere days before T20 World Cup 2026 unfolds from February 7. Praying for India’s glory in the India-Sri Lanka hosted spectacle, Gambhir’s devotion adds intrigue to the buildup.
His temple itinerary is legendary: Baglamukhi before New Zealand ODIs, Mahakaleshwar en route, Kamakhya post-T20Is. Gambhir credits these for team breakthroughs.
Unbeaten vibes surround India after thrashing New Zealand 4-1 in T20s and outclassing South Africa in warm-ups. Gambhir’s influence is palpable.
From 2024 coach appointment to Asia Cup champions, Gambhir has redefined T20 dominance with tactical acumen and motivational mastery.
Schedule highlights: USA opener February 7, Namibia February 12, the suspense-laden Pakistan duel on 15th amid travel bans, and Netherlands finale on 18th.
Suryakumar Yadav captains a powerhouse: Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh. Gambhir’s Bappa blessings might just unlock World Cup magic.