India head coach Gautam Gambhir paid a visit to the Kalighat Temple in South Kolkata on Saturday morning ahead of their virtual quarter-final clash against the West Indies at Eden Gardens. The Indian squad had arrived within the City of Joy on Friday afternoon and checked right into a premium luxury hotel along the EM Bypass.
He was initially scheduled to go to the temple on Friday evening, however the plan was delayed after an earthquake in Kolkata caused the team to examine in to the hotel later than expected. On Saturday morning at around 10:30 am, Gambhir arrived on the Kali temple together with batting coach Sitangshu Kotak.
He remained inside for a substantial period, took part within the aarti rituals, and later departed amid significant attention and excitement from onlookers. You’ll be able to watch the video here:
Team India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir visit Kalighat Temple ahead of first test against South Africa in Kolkata.@GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/yREEMXur0d
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What India Need To Do To Qualify For The T20 World Cup Semi-Finals
India’s hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals now rest on a must-win showdown against the West Indies in Kolkata. After a powerful 72-run win over Zimbabwe, India sit on 2 points with a net run rate of −0.100 in Super 8 Group 1, level with the West Indies (2 pts, +1.791 NRR), while South Africa have already clinched the highest spot with 4 points.
With South Africa already guaranteed a semi-final place, the India vs West Indies match becomes a straight shootout. A win for India will take them to 4 points and seal the second qualifying spot, no matter net run rate. Nevertheless, if the match is washed out or ends with no result, India’s lower NRR in comparison with the West Indies could see them miss out.
Victory is all India’s need, a performance that will keep their title defence alive and secure a spot within the last 4. India’s next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match is an important Super 8 Group 1 clash against the West Indies, scheduled for Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 7:00 PM IST at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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