T20 World Cup win: Kirti Azad slams Surya Kumar Yadav, Jay Shah for temple visit with trophy
Former cricketer Kirti Azad criticized the Indian cricket team captain, Surya Kumar Yadav, and ICC Chairman Jay Shah for taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple in Ahmedabad after winning against New Zealand. Azad expressed his disapproval of this action, stating that it was inappropriate to take the trophy to a religious place when it represents all Indians regardless of their faith.
8 MAR 2026
— Al Jazeera
India secured their record-breaking third T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final.
— The Hindu
The Indian cricket team achieved its third world championship title, making India the first nation to accomplish this feat.
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Former cricketer Kirti Azad criticized Indian cricket captain Surya Kumar Yadav and ICC Chairman Jay Shah for visiting a temple with the T20 World Cup trophy.
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