Watch: Indian Mixed Disability Team recreates Ganguly's famous Lord's balcony celebration after hammering England

A electric atmosphere swept across the historic Lord’s balcony as members of the Indian touring contingent stripped off their blazers and shirts in triumphant homage to Sourav Ganguly’s famous 2002 NatWest victory dance. The fiery celebration came on the heels of a dominant Wednesday display, where India’s mixed disability squad dismantled the host nation by a staggering 118 runs.

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Indian Mixed Disability Team brings back Dada's 2002 energy with Lord's balcony celebration

The visitors effectively put the T20 match out of reach early on, powered by a lethal batting display that piled up an intimidating 206/4. Opener Sai Akash set the tempo with a measured 48 off 38 balls, laying the groundwork for a late-innings blitz. Captain Majid Magray put on a masterclass in power-hitting, hammering an unbeaten 63 off just 19 deliveries, while Arjun Gawre anchored the dynamic attack with a rapid 68 off 44 balls.

England's response crumbled almost instantly under relentless pressure from the Indian attack. Opening pair Jonny Gale (19 off 16) and Angus Brown (16 off 11) provided the only brief resistance before the lineup completely collapsed. Spearheading the bowling attack, Hilal Ahmad Wani ripped through the English order with an exceptional 4/21, while Jayesh Parmar provided lethal support by claiming 3/14 in two overs, bowling out the hosts for a paltry 88 in 13.4 overs.

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The iconic image of a bare-chested Ganguly twirling his jersey from the sacred Lord’s balcony on July 13, 2002, redefined the soul of Indian cricket. Coming on the heels of an astounding 326-run chase to capture the NatWest ODI trophy, the outburst was raw, reactionary, and completely intentional. It served as a fiery clapback to Andrew Flintoff’s antics at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium earlier that year, signaling to the world that India would no longer be intimidated on the international stage.

More than two decades later, that flash of defiance remains the ultimate symbol of a fearless era that reshaped the nation's sporting mindset. The boldness of Ganguly's gesture hasn't faded with time; instead, it found fresh life 24 years later as India’s mixed-disability squad drew from that exact spirit of unbridled passion to mark their own unforgettable triumph.