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SKY Reveals Team Culture Secret Behind India's T20 World Cup Triumph

India captain Suryakumar Yadav credited the team's T20 World Cup victory to a culture of trust and unwavering support for players during difficult phases. He emphasized that spending personal time with struggling teammates builds the foundation for match-winning performances under pressure. Yadav highlighted the critical importance of open communication and freedom of speech within the dressing room to unite the squad. The captain also expressed gratitude to fans worldwide for their support in achieving a historic home-soil World Cup win.

Key Points: Suryakumar Yadav on Team Culture Behind India's T20 WC Win

  • Backing players in tough phases
  • Building trust off the field
  • Importance of open communication
  • Every player understanding their role
  • Fan support crucial for victory
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T20 WC: 'When someone is not doing well, you spend time with him' - SKY highlights team culture behind India's title win

India captain Suryakumar Yadav highlights trust, support, and open communication as the pillars of India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign.

"When someone is not doing well, you try to spend time with him... Because those are the players who, at the right time, will do something special for you. - Suryakumar Yadav"

Ahmedabad, March 9

India captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasised the importance of backing players during difficult phases, saying trust and support within the dressing room played a key role in India's triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

After India defeated New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Suryakumar reflected on the culture the team has built over the last two years, one that prioritises communication, belief, and standing by teammates when they are struggling.

"When someone is not doing well, you try to spend time with him, take him out for dinner, talk to him. Because those are the players who, at the right time, will do something special for you, like how Abhishek did just now, and Sanju did in the last three games."

The India skipper explained that the team's success stems from players understanding their roles and responding positively to the brand of cricket the management wants to play.

"Each player, all of them, played to their role. I mean, very happy. Obviously, very happy because the way they played, they responded really well throughout the last two years. The way the brand of cricket that we wanted to play."

Suryakumar noted that building strong personal connections within the squad is just as important as on-field performances. According to him, spending time with teammates outside cricket helps create trust, which often translates into match-winning contributions when the pressure is highest.

He also stressed the need for open communication inside the dressing room, saying every player must feel comfortable expressing their views.

"I think freedom of speech in the dressing room is very, very important for me. And obviously, Gauti Bhai will agree with me as well. Because if you don't listen to everyone, you can't take everyone together and win a trophy."

The captain also thanked fans across India and around the world for their unwavering support throughout the tournament.

"Obviously, I just wanted to say thank you for keeping us, all the players, and the support staff in their prayers. Everyone wanted to win this World Cup. No team has done this before on home soil. I'm sure it will be a special feeling for all the Indians in India and all over the world."

- IANS

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Priya S
So true! We saw how Abhishek Sharma came good in the final after a quiet tournament. This "back your player" philosophy is what was missing for so long. Feeling emotional reading this. Well done, team!
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Rohit P
Respect for SKY. But let's be honest, this culture shift started with Dravid and the seniors creating a better environment. Hope this continues beyond one tournament. We need consistency in this approach.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in HR, this is a fantastic case study in leadership and team building. Taking a struggling teammate out for dinner? That's psychological safety in action. More Indian workplaces should learn from this!
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Karthik V
"Freedom of speech in the dressing room" - This is huge. In our cricket, often only the big stars spoke. Now everyone has a voice. That's how you build unity. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Watching from Australia, you can see the difference in this Indian team. They play for each other. The joy was genuine. Congratulations on a well-deserved win and for showing what modern team sport is all about.
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Nisha Z
Beautiful sentiment, but the real test is applying this when we lose. Will we still back players like Sanju Samson if

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