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flag India’s T20 World Cup win sparked debate after team leaders took the trophy to a Hanuman temple, drawing criticism over religious inclusivity.

flag India’s T20 World Cup victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad sparked national debate after team captain Suryakumar Yadav, coach Gautam Gambhir, and ICC chairman Jay Shah took the trophy to a Hanuman temple for blessings. flag Former cricketer Kirti Azad criticized the move, arguing the trophy represents all Indians and should not be linked to one religion, questioning why it wasn’t taken to mosques, churches, or gurdwaras. flag He emphasized the diverse religious makeup of past winning teams, including the 1983 squad. flag The temple’s mahant defended the visit as a personal spiritual act, while opposition leaders backed Azad’s concerns over inclusivity. flag The incident ignited broader discussions on religion, national identity, and politics ahead of upcoming elections.

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