Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav offered prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, carrying the ICC T20 World Cup trophy.
The cricketers brought the World Cup trophy to Ganpati’s abode seeking divine blessings. Temple treasurer Acharya Pawan Tripathi noted that the entire team visited before the semi-final, too.
Tripathi highlighted the trustees, priests, and devotees’ patriotism. Gambhir and SKY’s visit shows faith tradition among Indian sports champions honoring Vighnaharta before big tournaments.
Temple regularly hosts sports personalities seeking Lord Ganesha’s guidance. Previous teams visited for victory blessings, strengthening the spiritual connection with national achievements.
