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India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, center, and India's captain Suryakumar Yadav talks during a practice session ahead of the T20 World Cup cricket final match against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, March 7, 2026.

India eye title defence, Kiwis hope to spoil party

The final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday

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India's Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh celebrate after their team's win in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, 2026.

Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir Singh to perform

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South Africa's Quinton de Kock plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between West Indies and South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 26, 2026.

Pakistan depart for Bangladesh for ODI series

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi looks on during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026.

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India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, center, and India's captain Suryakumar Yadav talks during a practice session ahead of the T20 World Cup cricket final match against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, March 7, 2026.

India eye title defence, Kiwis hope to spoil party

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India's Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh celebrate after their team's win in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final match against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, 2026.

Sanju Samson’s inclusion a crucial decision for India

Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin, Falguni Pathak, Sukhbir Singh to perform

South Africa's Quinton de Kock plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between West Indies and South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 26, 2026.

De Kock, Miller lash out at ICC over travel privileges

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi looks on during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 24, 2026.

Pakistan depart for Bangladesh for ODI series

New Zealand's Finn Allen (L) and Tim Seifert attend a practice session at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 7, 2026 on the eve of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match between India and New Zealand.

New Zealand ready to ‘break a few hearts’ in final