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India Defends T20 World Cup, BCCI VP Hails "Capable of Beating Any Team"

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla praised the Indian cricket team after their commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand to defend the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title. Shukla stated the back-to-back triumph reflects the team's immense strength and number-one status in world cricket. Batting first, India posted 255/5 powered by explosive fifties from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan. The bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, then restricted New Zealand to secure a historic win as the first host nation to lift the trophy.

Key Points: India Defends T20 World Cup Title, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla Reacts

  • India wins third T20 World Cup title
  • First team to successfully defend the trophy
  • Host nation wins for first time
  • Victory by massive 96-run margin
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"Capable of challenging, beating any team in world today": BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla hails India's T20 WC Triumph

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla hails India's dominant T20 World Cup defense after a 96-run win over NZ, praising the team's global strength.

"The players are capable of challenging and beating any team in the world today. - Rajeev Shukla"

Ahmedabad, March 9

The Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice-President Rajeev Shukla lauded the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian Cricket side for sucessfully defended the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Speaking to ANI following India's title victory, Shukla said the back-to-back World Cup triumph reflects the strength and dominance of the current Indian team on the global stage.

"This is our consecutive victory in the World Cup. Team India has become really strong and has made a huge name for itself in International Cricket. We are the number 1 in Cricket. The players are capable of challenging and beating any team in the world today," Shukla told ANI.

Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav said, "...I congratulate the Indian team for winning the T20 World Cup..."

Coming to the match, NZ put India to bat first after winning the toss, Samson (89 in 46 balls, with five fours and eight sixes), Abhishek Sharma (52 in 21 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and Ishan Kishan (54 in 25 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Shivam Dube (26* in 8 balls, with three fours and two sixes) took India to 255/5.

Later on, despite a fifty from Tim Seifert (52 in 26 balls, with two fours and five sixes), the Kiwis had to bow down to the sheer greatness of Axar (3/27) and Bumrah (4/15) as Men in Blue secure their third T20WC title in style, becoming the first team to defend the title, and also the first host nation to win the trophy.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, this win makes me so proud. Woke up at 3 AM to watch and it was worth every minute! The team's dominance is incredible. Well done, boys!
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Vikram M
While the victory is sweet, Shukla ji's comments feel a bit overconfident. Yes, we are the best, but cricket is a funny game. We should stay humble and focused on the next challenge, not just rest on laurels. Just my two paise.
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Priya S
Sanju Samson! Finally, the world saw what we in India knew he was capable of. That innings was pure class. And Abhishek Sharma announcing himself on the biggest stage! Future is bright. 🏏
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Rohit P
Defending the title at home! The atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium must have been electric. Jai Hind! This team has brought so much joy to the nation.
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Michael C
That score of 255/5 is just insane in a final. The depth in Indian batting is frightening for any bowling attack. Congrats to the team from a neutral fan, it was a masterclass.

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