Team India has reportedly decided to overhaul their routine ahead of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. Determined to banish the "ghosts of 2023," the Indian team management has opted for a complete change in scenery at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

The "Superstitious" Switch

The memory of the 2023 ODI World Cup final defeat to Australia still lingers, and the team is leaving nothing to chance this time.

The decision is being viewed by many as a way to clear any mental blocks associated with the venue.

Veteran journalist Vimal Kumar noted that the team has been particularly sensitive to "vibes" during this tournament, even citing a delay in practice during the semi-finals in Mumbai due to a lunar eclipse.

By changing the hotel and the locker room, the coaching staff aims to treat this as a "neutral" game rather than a home fixture burdened by historical expectations and "jinxes."