Gautam Gambhir silences critics, completes rare T20 World Cup player-coach double

Gautam Gambhir completed a rare player–coach double in the T20 World Cup as India defeated New Zealand in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Having been part of India’s title-winning side in 2007, Gambhir now lifted the trophy as head coach, answering critics who had questioned his aggressive tactics and bold selections. Gautam Gambhir became the first person in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to win the title both as a player (2007) and as a coach (2026) after India defeated New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium to successfully defend thei... [2740 chars]