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IND vs NZ: Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite Greats As Team India’s World Cup-Winning Captains| In Pics
Suryakumar Yadav has ushered Team India to T20 World Cup glory, creating history as the Men in Blue became the first side to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title and lift the crown on home soil. The veteran cricketer has now joined MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Kapil Dev as India’s World Cup-winning captains.
Kapil Dev after the 1983 World Cup.
Indian captain Kapil Dev poses with the World Cup in 1983 at the Lord's Cricket Ground. India had stunned two-time and defending champions West Indies, defending a mere 183 to lift the title. (Image Credits: X)
Kapil Dev during his innings of 1975
One of the most remarkable innings of Kapil Dev in the 1983 World Cup came against Zimbabwe. The star all-rounder struck 175 after coming in to the crease when India were teetering at 17/5. India eventually won by 31 runs after scoring 266. (Image Credits: X)
MS Dhoni with the 2007 T20 World Cup.
MS Dhoni had ushered India to T20 World Cup glory in 2007 and it was the first edition of the tournament. The Men in Blue had defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final in Johannesburg to win the trophy. (Image Credits: X)
MS Dhoni with the 50-over World Cup
Four years after winning the T20 World Cup, MS Dhoni also captained Team India to the 50-over World Cup on home soil. The legendary keeper-batter starred in the final with an unbeaten 91 against Sri Lanka as India chased down a stiff 275 for victory. (Image Credits: X)
Rohit Sharma with T20 World Cup trophy.
Rohit Sharma became the second Indian captain to win the T20 World Cup trophy, accomplishing the feat in 2024. Under him, the Men in Blue beat South Africa by seven runs in a heart-stopping final. (Image Credits: Rohit Sharma X)
Rohit Sharma soaks in the T20 World Cup success.
Rohit Sharma was equally prolific with the bat in T20 World Cup 2024, finishing the tournament as the second-highest run-getter. The right-hander mustered 257 runs in eight innings at 36.71. (Image Credits: Rohit Sharma X)
Suryakumar Yadav celebrates with the Indian flag.
Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, becoming the third Indian captain to win the T20 World Cup. The final saw the Men in Blue defeat New Zealand comfortably by 96 runs after hammering 255. (Image Credits: BCCI X)
Suryakumar Yadav batting.
Suryakumar Yadav had a decent tournament with the bat and was particularly integral in helping India avoid a massive upset defeat to USA at the Wankhede Stadium. He played an 84-run knock in that game to give the hosts a match-winning total.
