IND vs NZ: India’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory in Ahmedabad created countless memorable moments. But one photo from the pitch has sparked a huge debate online. The image shows 3 Indian cricket stars MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya standing beside the trophy on the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch, all holding their hands out in the same signature gesture.
Fans quickly began asking one question. Was this an actual image or a tribute to Hardik Pandya’s famous trophy pose? Here’s what the viral image is really about.
The photo that set Social Media on fire
The viral photo shows the trio standing on the pitch with the T20 World Cup trophy placed between them. All three have their palms open and stretched toward the trophy – a pose that instantly reminded fans of a celebration moment seen earlier in the tournament. Within minutes, the image began circulating across social media platforms.
Fans flooded comment sections with reactions like: “They recreated the Hardik pose!”, “Iconic moment!”, “This looks intentional!” The pose looked so similar that many believed it was a deliberate recreation.
Why fans linked it to Hardik Pandya
During the tournament, Hardik Pandya had struck the same pose while celebrating with a trophy, making it a memorable visual for fans.
The gesture, arms open, palms facing the trophy became associated with his celebration style. So when the new photo appeared with the same stance, the internet quickly connected the dots. It didn’t take long for the comparison posts and memes to start spreading.
Was it actually happen?
Despite the speculation, it is an AI-edited image which spread across social media. Moments like these often happen naturally during post-match celebrations and photo sessions but it didn’t happen.
India’s historic victory
Regardless of whether the pose was actual or not, India had just secured a historic second consecutive T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand in dominant fashion. Seeing multiple generations of Indian cricket standing beside the trophy on the pitch made the moment even more special.
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