Ganges Grandmasters stunned the favourites, APL Pipers, to win the GCL 2026 title on Sunday, powered by an unconventional team culture built on humour, trust and camaraderie. First-time coach Adiban Baskaran became the unlikely catalyst, blending superstition, calmness inspired by MS Dhoni, and personal bonds with players. Ian Nepomniachtchi and Stavroula Tsolakidou delivered decisive wins, completing a remarkable underdog triumph. Ganges Grandmasters stunned the favourites, APL Pipers, to win the GCL 2026 title on Sunday, powered by an unconventional team culture built on humour, trust and camaraderie. First-time coach Adiban Baskaran became the unlikely catalyst, blending superstition, calmness inspired by MS Dhoni, and personal bonds with players. Ian Nepomniachtchi and Stavroula Tsolakidou delivered decisive wins, completing a remarkable underdog triumph.
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Coach’s fasting, nod to Dhoni, ‘funniest’ team: Inside Ganges Grandmasters’ GCL title
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