Nikhil Naaz Hosts ICC T20 World Cup Trophy At India Today MediaPlex Ahead Of 2026 Tournament

On this Special Report, India Today’s Nikhil Naaz provides an exclusive close-up look at the ICC T20 World Cup trophy at the network's Noida office. Highlighting India's status as defending champions, Naaz notes, 'India going to this particular tournament as the defending champion' with a chance to become the first team to win the title three times. The transcript details India's formidable form, having won 32 matches with only five losses in the last 18 months. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 7th February 2026, with the final on 8th March. Naaz discusses the $2.5 million prize money and praises the Indian squad, featuring stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. The report also touches upon the historical significance of the trophy, tracing back to MS Dhoni’s 2007 victory, while contrasting the current accessibility of the silverware with previous controversies involving other cricket tournaments.