ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The Indian cricket team has now arrived in Delhi after a resounding victory in their opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup. Team India will play their second match against Namibia on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The match will begin at 7 p.m.
Indian captain Surya Kumar Yadav, the hero of the opening match, won the hearts of fans and coaches alike with his impressive batting performance. Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir has also been consistently praising Surya Kumar Yadav.
Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir has once again spoken highly of him. Read his full statement below, where your confusion will be completely cleared up.

Gautam Gambhir’s statement
After the impressive victory in their opening match, coach Gautam Gambhir praised Surya Kumar Yadav. He said, “Surya has taken a lot of pressure off me.” Speaking on JioHotstar, Gambhir said, “These young players are full of enthusiasm, wanting to play together, for each other, and have fun.
The atmosphere is calm, the dressing room is relaxed. Everyone in the dressing room wants to play for each other, and that’s very important. We all know that once you step on the field, it’s serious business. But you can’t create a serious atmosphere in the dressing room. So far, the atmosphere in the dressing room has been very good.

Gautam Gambhir further emphasized that practicing with the bat and ball isn’t enough; you also need to be mentally prepared and maintain a positive team environment. He added, “Positive results are coming because the boys are enjoying playing with each other.
Find out when India’s next match will be played.
After the impressive victory over the USA, fans and selectors are now focused on the next match. The Indian team will play its second match of the tournament on Thursday, February 12th. This match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi starting at 7 pm, and fans are very excited about it.
India will face Namibia. India will be keen to maintain its unbeaten streak by winning this match. Being the defending ICC T20 champions also poses a greater challenge for India. India will strive to retain the title at all costs.
Surya prevails over America
For information, Surya Kumar Yadav displayed his skill in India’s very first ICC T20 match. He held the crumbling team together at one end and, with his explosive batting, took the score to a respectable level. Surya Kumar Yadav scored 84 runs off 49 balls, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes.









