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I Don't Believe In Inheriting Anything, I Believe In Creating Something On Your Own': Gambhir

T20 World Cup: India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his focus was never on simply inheriting a successful side but on building a new identity for the team through fearless and attacking cricket after the India scripted history, becoming the first team to defend the ICC Mens T20 World Cup title. Fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picked 4-15 as India became the first team to retain the Mens T20 World Cup title and win the crown for a record three times in front of 86,824 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. In the last three years, India have clinched three ICC titles, starting right from the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid. Then in the Champions Trophy, they defeated New Zealand to claim the second title, and on Sunday, they claimed the coveted T20 WC title for a record third time. Reflecting on Indias sustained success in recent years, Gambhir emphasised that the players aimed to create their own legacy by playing without the fear of losing and consistently outperforming opponents a mindset he believes has helped shape a brand of cricket the dressing room and the entire country can be proud of. I dont believe in inheriting anything. I believe in creating something, and hopefully weve created something that all of you can be proud of the kind of brand of cricket weve played. Its not only about inheriting a team; its also about creating something of your own, Gambhir said in the post-match press conference. That was always something I wanted to do as a coach to see if we could play a completely different brand of cricket where people can say that this is a team that has consistently outscored and outbowled the opposition. Sanju Samsons blistering 89 off 46 balls, laced with five fours and eight sixes, powered India to 255/5, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final, before Jasprit and Axar Patel (3-27) ripped through New Zealands top order to seal victory. The visitors were dismissed for 159 in 19 overs, with only Tim Seifert offering resistance through a fighting 52. Sanju Samsons blistering 89 off 46 balls, laced with five fours and eight sixes, powered India to 255/5, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final, before Jasprit and Axar Patel (3-27) ripped through New Zealands top order to seal victory. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For too long, it was important for us to change that mindset. Thats why I say we have created something that everyone in the dressing room can be really proud of, and Im sure the entire country should be proud of it as well, he said. Article Source: IANS