Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India’s cricket heroes returned home to a rapturous reception on September 30 as head coach Gautam Gambhir and spinner Kuldeep Yadav landed in Ahmedabad from Dubai. The duo arrived after India clinched the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Stadium.
The celebrations in Ahmedabad were spontaneous and electric, with fans taking to the streets and social media buzzing with images and videos capturing the excitement. The supporters expressed their pride in India’s performance on an international stage, celebrating both the team’s skill and spirit as the team ended the tournament unbeaten, winning all seven matches. Amid the euphoria, the team’s focus quickly shifted to the next challenge — the first Test of the two-match series against the West Indies, which will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium from October 2.
While the T20 triumph provides momentum, the players and coaching staff are already preparing for the longer format, reflecting India’s commitment to excellence across all forms of the game. Meanwhile, the West Indies team has already arrived in Ahmedabad for the series. The second Test will be played at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium from October 10. The upcoming matches are part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, making the series a key event for both sides.
