New Delhi, March 16 -- Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes the current Indian side has established itself as one of the strongest white-ball teams ever, crediting their depth, experience and consistency in ICC events over the last few years.

India recently scripted history by becoming the first men's team to successfully defend the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title after defeating the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victory also marked India's first T20 World Cup triumph on home soil.

Reflecting on India's dominance across ICC white-ball tournaments, Ponting said the team's record over the last few years speaks for itself.

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