India, March 10 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated the team's third T20 World Cup title to his predecessor Rahul Dravid and BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) chief VVS Laxman, acknowledging their role in shaping the national side.

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final on Sunday night. Gambhir said he is also immensely grateful to ICC Chairman Jay Shah for offering support when things got difficult for him, especially in the Test format.

"Look, first of all, I think I should dedicate this trophy to Rahul (Dravid) bhai and then to Laxman. Because of what Rahul bhai has done to keep Indian cricket in such a good shape, I have to thank him for everything what he's done during his tenure," Gambhir said in the post-match ...