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    Gautam Gambhir Seeks Divine Blessings in Mumbai Ahead of India's T20 World Cup Title Defense

    Analysis by Third Umpire·February 5, 2026

    Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian national team, along with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, visited the revered Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings just days before the start of the T20 World Cup. This spiritual gesture comes as the Indian squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, prepares to defend the title they won in the previous edition.

    The move underscores the high stakes and expectations surrounding the Indian team, who enter the tournament as strong favorites. Gambhir, known for his intense focus and strategic leadership, is aiming to guide the Men in Blue to a historic achievement: becoming the first men's side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup crown. His presence alongside Kotak signals a unified coaching front focused on preparation and positive momentum as they embark on their campaign.

    This analysis was generated by Third Umpire using official IPL statistics and live match data.

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    Gautam Gambhir Seeks Divine Blessings in Mumbai Ahead of India's T20 World Cup Title Defense

    “Ahead of their T20 World Cup title defense, head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak sought blessings at the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple.”

    Unnamed analysis from source

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