Legendary former captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the India national cricket team head into the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final against the New Zealand national cricket team with confidence after surviving several tense matches. Speaking at a charity golf event, Gavaskar said India’s strength lies in different players stepping up rather than reliance on one star.

Mumbai: India will head into the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final against New Zealand carrying both confidence and composure after negotiating several tense moments during the tournament, legendary former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said.

Gavaskar was speaking on the sidelines of the DP World Celebrity Golf Event's opening ceremony - a charity initiative aimed at creating awareness for the India great's CHAMPS Foundation.

India sealed their place in the final after a series of disciplined performances in which different players stepped up at crucial moments, underlining the depth and resilience in the squad.

Reflecting on the team's journey to the title clash, Gavaskar admitted that the semi-final had been nerve-wracking even for him as a viewer and not just as a commentator.