Rukare, who is currently visiting India, revealed that logistical challenges prevented him and his delegation from arriving in time for the much-anticipated clash against New Zealand. \u201cWe were supposed to have come here a few weeks ago, but unfortunately, we missed the final,\u201d he told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While expressing disappointment at not witnessing the match live, Rukare congratulated India on their victory, acknowledging the team\u2019s strong performance on the global stage. \u201cWe are happy that India won,\u201d he said, adding a touch of humour as he noted that a colleague from New Zealand was less pleased with the result.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Emphasising the values that define international sport, Rukare highlighted the importance of respect and sportsmanship. \u201cIn sports, we say \u2018may the best team win.\u2019. You shake hands and go back to train,\u201d he remarked, reinforcing the spirit of fair competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s T20 World Cup victory has been widely celebrated, marking another milestone in the nation\u2019s rich cricketing history. Rukare noted that such tournaments go beyond results, serving as a platform to unite people across countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Emphasising the values that define international sport, Rukare highlighted the importance of respect and sportsmanship. \u201cIn sports, we say \u2018may the best team win.\u2019. You shake hands and go back to train,\u201d he remarked, reinforcing the spirit of fair competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to successfully defend their title to win two consecutive titles (2024,2026) and the first tournament hosts to win. Suryakumar Yadav became the fourth Indian captain to win a major ICC event after Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.<\/p>\r\n\r\n