The craze of cricket is gradually breaching the traditional barriers, and the FIFA president congratulating the Indian team is just another proof. On March 8, India won the T20 World Cup for the third time, in Ahmedabad, by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs. Following that, Gianni Infantino, the president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), congratulated India. On his Instagram account, he posted a photo of himself holding the Indian jersey and a photo with the ICC president, Jay Shah. In the caption he praised Jay Shah for successfully organizing the tournament and also congratulated India for winning it. He wrote, "Congratulations to the @icc and my friend @jayshah220988 for another wonderfully organised #T20WorldCup 🏆 Many congratulations to 🇮🇳 India for another title - having visited your wonderful country, I know how much this means to you" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gianni Infantino - FIFA President (@gianni_infantino) Earlier, players from the German-based side FC Bayern Munich sent a special video message wishing Team India the best of luck ahead of the final against New Zealand. Following the victory, the club also shared congratulatory messages across their social media platforms. Read also: Suryakumar Yadav outlines India cricket team’s roadmap after T20 World Cup triumph ICC engaged with fans beyond traditional boundaries The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup extended its reach far beyond traditional cricket strongholds, engaging fans through digital innovation and localized content. The tournament witnessed massive online engagement, with the India vs England semi-final on March 5 recording a world-record 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers on JioHotstar. The final between India and New Zealand on March 8 drew an even larger peak of 821 million viewers as India lifted the trophy. Social media engagement also surged, with ICC platforms crossing 10 billion video views during the tournament. To attract new audiences, the ICC introduced commentary in languages such as Japanese and Bahasa Indonesia on ICC.tv. Emerging markets showed strong growth, with Germany, Italy, and South Korea reporting significant increases in digital users. Watch parties across Namibia, Argentina, Gibraltar, and Cyprus further strengthened global fan participation. Well, India scripted history on March 8, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to retain the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Posting a record 255/5 in the final, India bowled out New Zealand for 159, becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title.