India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and ICC Chairman Jay Shah visited a Hanuman temple with the trophy. Indian players had sought blessings from the same temple before the final as well.
"There's no answer to this question. We don't answer Kirti Azad's question. Ask a good question. We play cricket for the country. We've won the World Cup. You're asking a stupid question," Ishan Kishan said.
— IANS (@ians_india) March 10, 2026
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The former cricketer stated that the 1983 World Cup squad under Kapil Dev was secular, with people from all religions. He criticized the current management for turning a national sporting achievement into a victory lap for just one religion.
While some fans supported his views, others defended the temple visit as a deeply personal act of gratitude. Meanwhile, several cricket fans shared Azad's 1983 World Cup final scorecard, where he was dismissed for zero runs off three balls.
Ishan Kishan Completes A Spectacular International Comeback
He was initially picked as a backup opener and grabbed his golden opportunity amid Tilak Varma's injury. Following Shubman Gill's struggles, the management picked Ishan ahead of him.
Kishan amassed 317 runs from nine matches at an impressive average of 35.22 and a strike rate of 193.29. During the final against New Zealand, Kishan slammed 54 runs off just 25 balls, including four boundaries and four massive sixes.
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