[WATCH]- Hardik, Shreyas And KL Rahul Arrive Separately In Mumbai Amid Tight Security

Team India players Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul arrived separately in Mumbai after their 2025 Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led team secured the title by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final on Sunday (March 9).

For Rahul and Iyer, this was their first ICC trophy, having narrowly missed out on the 2023 ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, Pandya added another title to his name after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. The trio played crucial roles in India’s victorious campaign.

Shreyas Iyer led India’s scoring with 243 runs, while Rahul excelled with the bat and gloves under pressure. Pandya’s inclusion enabled a four-spinner strategy on Dubai’s slow pitches, and he chipped in with crucial cameos.

An Instagram page (viralbhayani) shared videos of the trio arriving at Mumbai Airport under tight security after India’s Champions Trophy victory. You can watch the video here:

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“He stays strong under pressure” – Aakash Chopra on Hardik Pandya after India’s 2025 Champions Trophy win

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra lauded Hardik Pandya for his ability to perform under pressure, showcasing resilience and composure during India‘s triumphant 2025 Champions Trophy campaign. Discussing the all-rounder in a video on his YouTube channel ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said:

“Hardik needs to be spoken about. I have said it enough times and more that he is our clutch player. Whenever it seems like we are crumbling, he has nerves of steel. I have got no idea how he does it. When you observe from outside that it’s a difficult pitch and taking singles is difficult, and it won’t be easy to hit a six, he hits straight into the stands while standing in his position.”

Chopra further continued:

“He has got some incredible skills. I think he could be the best finisher in the world right now. Who brings the balance in bowling? Who allows you to play four spinners in Champions Trophy? That’s only Hardik Pandya. We missed Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. We would have won the trophy if they had been there.”

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