After India’s historic victory, a new controversy has arisen. Gautam Gambhir has reacted strongly to a statement by former cricketer and leader Kirti Azad, in which he had raised questions on the Indian team going to the temple. Kirti Azad had written in a post that the trophy belongs to 1.4 billion Indians, so it should not be the victory of just one religion. After his statement, a heated debate started on social media. Many people called it an unnecessary controversy, while some called it a political statement.
Gautam Gambhir gave a strong answer
Now Gautam Gambhir has given a definite answer on this entire matter. He said, “It is not even necessary to answer this question. This is a big moment for the entire country and we should celebrate this historic victory. There is no point in raising such things because it belittles the achievements of the team. If you want to belittle the hard work of those 15 players, then tomorrow anyone can get up and say anything.”
He further said, “This is wrong with the players too. Just think what these players have faced and how much pressure they have endured. How much pressure was on the team after the defeat to South Africa. At such a time, if such a statement is made, then you let your own players and your own team down. It is absolutely wrong to do so.”
Where did the controversy start?
India won the title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of T20 World Cup 2026. After this, the team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Suryakumar Yadav and Jai Shah came to visit a Hanuman temple with the trophy. Regarding this, Kirti Azad raised questions on social media and said why the trophy was not taken to mosque, church or Gurudwara. This trophy belongs to 1.4 billion Indians, who come from every religion. This is not a celebration of the victory of any one religion.
Team India emerged champion after overcoming difficult times.
Team India’s journey in this tournament was not easy. There was a lot of pressure on the team after the loss to South Africa in the Super-8 stage. However, after this, India made a comeback by defeating Zimbabwe and West Indies and made it to the semi-finals. India defeated England in the semi-finals and created history by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. With this victory, India has become the first team to win the T20 World Cup three times.
