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    "title": "T20 WC: Dhoni Hails India\u2019s Historic Triumph, Lauds Gambhir\u2019s Efforts, Calls Bumrah \u2018champion Bowler\u2019",
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    "excerpt": "T20 World Cup: Former India captain MS Dhoni congratulated the Indian team after their historic triumph in the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, saying it was a \u201cpleasure\u201d to watch the side create history with their dominant performance in the final against New Zealand.",
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    "editor1": "T20 World Cup: Former India captain MS Dhoni congratulated the Indian team after their historic triumph in the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, saying it was a \u201cpleasure\u201d to watch the side create history with their dominant performance in the final against New Zealand.<p>India scripted a remarkable chapter in cricket history by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday to become the first team to retain the Men\u2019s T20 World Cup title, the first to win three crowns in the tournament, and the first side to lift the trophy at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to the title with an unbeaten run since taking charge in July 2024, while Sanju Samson\u2019s blistering 89 helped the hosts post a massive 255\/5 before the bowlers dismantled New Zealand for 159.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dhoni, who was present at the stadium for the blockbuster final and also walked out with the trophy alongside 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma, shared a picture of the victorious Indian team on Instagram and praised the players, coach, support staff and fans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cHistory gets created at Ahmedabad,big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide.such a pleasure to see all of u play,\u201d Dhoni captioned in what was his first post on the platform since July 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The legendary wicketkeeper-batter also lauded his former teammate and the current side\u2019s head coach Gautam Gambhir, for guiding the side through a successful campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cCoach Sahab, smile looks great on you. Intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done. Enjoy guys,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dhoni reserved special praise for India\u2019s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a \u2018champion bowler\u2019 for his impact in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cCoach Sahab, smile looks great on you. Intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done. Enjoy guys,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>India\u2019s victory was built on a dominant batting display led by Samson\u2019s 89 off 46 balls, supported by half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. The bowlers then sealed the contest early, with Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel dismantling New Zealand\u2019s top order to secure a comprehensive 96-run win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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