My accountability is not for people on social media: Gautam Gambhir

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stated that he is only accountable to the players and the support staff in the dressing room, but not for the people on social media. His comments came right after India’s title defense in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Gambhir revealed that the players made him the coach he is today. Notably, Gambhir emerged as the first person in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to win the title both as a player (2007) and as a coach (2026).

"My accountability is not for people on social media. My accountability is to those 30 people in that changing room," Gambhir said during the post-match press conference.

"A coach is as good as his team. Players made me the coach I am. We have to let go of the fear of losing. Rather than playing conservative cricket, getting out for 120 is okay. The hallmark has been bravery and showing courage to score 250 in semis and finals," he said.

"Surya made my job easier. He has been a leader who is a father figure. Bigger purpose is to celebrate trophies not milestone. For too many years we have celebrated milestones. I will urge you people to stop celebrating personal milestones," Gambhir concluded.

Delving into the details of the final against New Zealand, India batted first and posted an imposing total of 255/5 in 20 overs, thanks to Sanju Samson's 89, Abhishek Sharma's 52, and Ishan Kishan's 54. James Neesham scalped a three-wicket haul for NZ.

In the chase, New Zealand got bundled out for 159 runs in 19 overs, losing the game by 96 runs. Tim Seifert was the top scorer with 52 runs in 26 balls. Jasprit Bumrah pocketed a four-wicket haul while Axar Patel picked up three wickets.

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