At the BCCI’s ‘Naman Awards’ ceremony, Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill reiterated that the team’s primary objective is to clinch the 2027 ODI World Cup. Reflecting on the painful loss to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final, where India had previously dominated with a 10-match winning streak, Gill emphasized that the desire to win a World Cup remains the ultimate dream for every cricketer. He views the upcoming tournament in South Africa as the perfect opportunity to heal the scars of the previous final.

T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav added a personal touch, stating that if he could replay any match, it would be the 2023 final, this time with a victorious outcome. SKY expressed that the recent 2024 T20 World Cup win has significantly boosted the squad’s confidence. Looking ahead, the focus has expanded beyond bilateral series and traditional World Cups; the Indian team is now highly motivated to maintain their winning momentum and secure a gold medal in cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.