India lifted the Champions Trophy after a thrilling final against New Zealand, securing their dominance in world cricket. The team’s stellar performance saw contributions from various players, with Rohit Sharma leading from the front.
Virat Kohli’s Emotional Celebration
As soon as India clinched victory, Virat Kohli ran towards the stands, embracing his wife, Anushka Sharma, in a heartfelt hug. The moment quickly went viral, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
This moment!🏆❤️#AnushkaSharma hugged #ViratKohli after India's epic win in the #ICCChampionsTrophy2025 finals. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/QmEDAJcziu
— Filmfare (@filmfare) March 9, 2025
Earlier in the match, Anushka was seen reacting emotionally when Kohli got out. A picture of her disappointment surfaced on social media, showing her heartbreak as she placed her fingers on her lips.
Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy Brilliance
Under immense pressure, Rohit Sharma delivered a match-winning knock of 76 runs off 83 balls. His innings cemented his legacy as one of India’s greatest ODI captains.
Key Highlights of the Final Match
Despite the early dismissals of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma played a steady innings, guiding India through the initial setbacks. Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel formed a crucial partnership that stabilized the innings. Later, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya added the finishing touches with their composed batting. The victory was sealed with Ravindra Jadeja’s winning shot, signifying the culmination of a well-rounded team effort. This win not only secured another ICC trophy for India but also reinforced their status as a dominant force in cricket.
Virat Kohli after Champions Trophy triumph
Virat Kohli indicated that he is going to stick around a little bit longer after India won a record 3rd Champions Trophy title defeating New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
“It’s been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australian tour, and wanted to win a big tournament, so to win the Champions Trophy is amazing. So much talent in the dressing room, they’re trying to take their game further and we’re just happy to be of help. Sharing our experience and that’s what makes this Indian team so strong,” Kohli said.
Kohli further added, “Everyone has put up impactful performances, we’ve been part of an amazing team, the amount of work we’ve done in the practice sessions, it feels great (to win). When you leave, you want to leave the team in a better place, I feel we’ve a squad that’s ready to take on the world for the next 8 years.”
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