Ahmedabad, 09 March (H.S.): Fresh off India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed profound gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for entrusting him with leadership post the 2024 World Cup.

During the trophy presentation, Yadav reflected: It's been a long journey. After the 2024 World Cup, BCCI, Jay Shah, Rohit Sharma, and everyone backed me, handing me the captaincy of this fantastic team.He credited the board's faith for the victory, noting the side's consistent form over two years as key to sustaining momentum.

Praises Key ContributorsYadav showered accolades on pivotal performers Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Understanding their capabilities was crucial—I knew they could win matches. Sanju's inclusion was perfectly timed. Varun and Abhishek are world-class; we always believed they could deliver something special.

Bumrah: 'Nation's Treasure'

The skipper reserved special n

encomiums for final's Player of the Match Jasprit Bumrah, who claimed 4 wickets on home soil. He's a once-in-a-generation bowler. Right now, I can call him the nation's treasure. He knows exactly what to do and how—among the game's elite.Yadav expressed optimism that India would sustain this excellence, forging new milestones in the years ahead.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar