NEW DELHI: Tributes poured in from across the cricketing world after India clinched a historic third title at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with legends and former players hailing the teams dominance and character.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India sealed the trophy in emphatic fashion, crushing New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to become the first team to win three T20 World Cups and the first to defend the title successfully.Batting great Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of praise, calling India the totally deserving and rightful winners of the tournament.Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the first time any team has done so in the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy. What a fantastic performance by our team and a special brand of cricket on display. Well done, Team India. Jai Hind! Tendulkar wrote on social media. sachin_rt (@sachin_rt) Former India captain Virat Kohli, who retired from T20 internationals after the 2024 triumph, praised the teams resilience and fearless style.Phenomenal win for Team India in Ahmedabad. Absolutely no match for the explosive cricket played by us throughout the tournament. Brilliant character shown by the boys to keep fighting in tough situations and become world champions once again, Kohli posted. imVkohli (@imVkohli) Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council, congratulated India for creating history while acknowledging New Zealands impressive run to the final.Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said the victory reflected the overall strength of Indian cricket across levels.Very powerful side. Got better in the bigger games. Indian cricket is in a great place womens champions, Under-19 champions and now the mens T20 champions, Ganguly wrote. SGanguly99 (@SGanguly99) Former England captain Michael Vaughan labelled India the best white-ball side in world cricket.India are the best T20 team by a good distance. Plus the best 50-over team by a good distance they have taken the game to a different level, Vaughan posted. MichaelVaughan (@MichaelVaughan) Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy echoed the sentiment, saying India had been the team to beat throughout the competition.Several former players also singled out standout performers. Vaughan picked pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as his player of the tournament, while Indias official award went to Sanju Samson for his crucial knocks in the knockout stages.Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh praised the squads character in defending the title and highlighted contributions from Samson, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, while lauding Bumrah for thriving in pressure situations. YUVSTRONG12 (@YUVSTRONG12) With congratulatory messages also coming from figures like Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra and Jhulan Goswami, the victory sparked celebrations across sporting circles.

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England star Jack Grealish has delivered an injury update to supporters as he reaches the four-week milestone following surgery on his left foot.The Everton loanee took to Instagram to share a collection of 12 images documenting his rehabilitation progress, pledging to come back "better and stronger than ever".The 30-year-old winger, whose season came to a premature end due to a stress fracture, appears to be maintaining high spirits despite the setback.His social media post offered fans a glimpse into the early stages of his recovery journey, demonstrating his commitment to returning to full fitness as quickly as possible.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe England international's rehabilitation routine at Everton's Finch Farm training ground has incorporated a variety of recovery methods.Photographs reveal Grealish strengthening his legs in the gym while wearing a protective boot, which he now uses daily after initially being fitted with a cast post-operation.One video captured him performing pull-ups despite still wearing the boot on his injured foot.To aid his recovery, the midfielder has been utilising both ice baths and saunas as part of his treatment programme.For getting around without putting pressure on his left foot, Grealish has been relying on a knee scooter during his downtime away from rehabilitation sessions.The injury occurred during Everton's 1-0 victory at Villa Park on 18 January, where Grealish completed the full match against his former club.Following the game, he initially reported discomfort in his left calf to the Toffees' medical staff.However, subsequent examination by a specialist revealed the problem was more severe than first thought, with scans confirming a stress fracture in his foot.LATEST SPORT NEWS:Football mass brawl erupts as 23 red cards issued and police struggle to restore orderRoman Abramovich's lawyers fire back at Keir Starmer in bid to keep control of 2.35bn Chelsea moneyJose Mourinho issues furious response after being branded 'traitor 50 times' in heated exchangeAfter extensive discussions about the best course of action, the decision was taken to operate in February.Grealish wrote: "Didn't want the season to end like this but that's football, gutted."He added: "The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me. "The staff, my teammates and especially the fans have been incredible and I absolutely love representing this club."Former Manchester City colleagues Nathan Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko sent their well-wishes in the comments section.James Maddison, who is himself sidelined until the end of the campaign, praised Grealish's dedication.The season-ending setback has ended any prospect of the winger earning a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for this summer's World Cup.Everton remain interested in signing Grealish permanently, with reports indicating a 50million fee would be required to secure the deal.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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India's T20 World Cup 2026 heroes Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma shared their journeys of overcoming criticism and self-doubt. Kishan highlighted the importance of self-belief and hard work after a two-year absence, while Sharma credited the unwavering support of teammates and management for his crucial final performance. Both emphasized the power of positive company and continuous improvement.