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Ahead of the first T20 against South Africa, Team India’s coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav visit Shri Jagannath Temple for blessings. The visit marks the start of India’s formal preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup.
Special Prayers at the Temple
New Delhi: Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, along with four other members, visited the Shri Jagannath Temple on Tuesday ahead of the first T20 International match to be held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
Amidst tight security arrangements, Suryakumar Yadav entered the temple with his wife, Devisha Shetty. The captain chanted "Jai Jagannath" (Hail Jagannath) during his visit. Other team members, Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar, also offered prayers at the temple.
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Special arrangements were made for their entry into the temple. SP Prateek Singh stated that all arrangements went smoothly and the players had darshan (sight of the deities) of Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath.
Servitor Rabi Pratihari organized a special puja (prayer ceremony) for the players, lighting lamps and wishing them success in the upcoming series. After the darshan, the team members returned to Bhubaneswar.
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This series is the first step in India's preparation for the T20 World Cup to be held in the country next year. This series against South Africa is considered a formal preparation for Team India.
Before the World Cup, the Indian team will play a total of 10 T20 matches, including series against South Africa and New Zealand. Team India established its dominance by winning the T20 World Cup last year. In the World Cup, the team won 8 consecutive matches to clinch the title.
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After that, India continued its winning streak for 26 consecutive matches, including seven wins in the Asia Cup. During this period, the team suffered only four defeats and did not lose any T20 series.
Team India's goal is now to further strengthen its position against the team it defeated in the T20 World Cup final. The return of Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya to the team has added strength and balance. The upcoming matches will serve not only as an opportunity for victory but also as practice for the World Cup preparations.
