The cricket fraternity extended its congratulations to India for its exemplary performance under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and head coach Gautam Gambhir’s guidance, which led to their third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.
In front of a sold-out crowd and a pulsating atmosphere, India effortlessly chased down a competitive 252-run total against New Zealand. The ‘Men in Blue’ stamped its authority and sealed a four-wicket triumph with an over to spare, adding another ICC title to its cabinet.
As the Indian camp experienced euphoria and wrote another chapter of success in its rich history, social media was flooded with reactions from former cricketers celebrating the famous triumph.
“It was a privilege, in my role as @ICC Chair, to award Rohit Sharma the 2025 #ChampionsTrophy. His inspiring leadership and game-high 76 were critical in India’s win over a gallant New Zealand in the Final,” ICC Chairman Jay Shah said in a post on X.
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the tournament due to a lower back injury, was ecstatic after India got its hands on the title with a “deserved” victory.
“Played like true champions! Congratulations to the entire team on a wonderful tournament and a well-deserved win!” Bumrah wrote on Instagram.
India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, extended wishes to the entire nation and wrote on Instagram, “Congratulations to 1.4 billion Indians! Jai Hind.”
India’s legendary opener Virender Sehwag extended wishes to the title-winning, saying, “After 11 years, a multi-year break out in June 2024 with the T20 WC win, and within 8 months, another ICC title for us—a third Champions Trophy win. Congratulations, Team.”
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh said, “HINDUSTAN ZINDABAD! WELL DONE, TEAM INDIA #ChampionsTrophy2025.”
“Rohit Sharma is a true leader—always bringing the team together and looking out for his players. He pushes everyone to be their best and truly deserves all the success and more!”, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said in a post on X.
Ex-batter Wasim Jaffer said, “Champions! Congratulations Rohit and Team India, no praise high enough for the best in the business #ChampionsTrophy.”
Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar extended his wishes and wrote on X, “Champions Trophy CHAMPION…. Yeeeeehhhh.”
Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh penned a heartfelt note for India and its star-studded players and wrote on X, “What a game and what a final! The Champions Trophy comes home. Outstanding captaincy by hitman @ImRo45, who led from the front all through the tournament—he is blessed with the Midas touch when it comes to ICC white-ball tournaments! Successful games for @ShreyasIyer15, @ShubmanGill, @klrahul, @hardikpandya7, who stepped up when needed and showed nerves of steel under pressure.”
“@imjadeja, @imkuldeep18, @akshar2026, #VarunChakaravarthy spun magic all through the tournament, and @MdShami11 was relentless with the ball! Tough luck @BLACKCAPS, you had us on the edge till the very end. But this was our tournament! #ChampionsTrophy2025 #INDvNZ,” he added.
The wishes poured in from across the globe, as former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson clearly said India “thoroughly” deserved to win the title.
“Thoroughly deserved win from India. Your quartet of spinners were outstanding today to squeeze NZ to a below-par score. NZ fought hard as expected, and after a fine campaign, they were beaten by a better team on the day… that’s sport,” Hesson wrote on X.
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan labeled India as the best white-ball team in the world and wrote on X, “Let’s be honest, India are the best team in the world in white-ball cricket by a decent margin… Thoroughly deserved to win… T20 holders/Champions Trophy holders… Now, down to the rest to try and catch up… #India.”
The ‘Rawalpindi Express,’ Shoaib Akhtar, showered praise on the Champions Trophy winners, saying, “The best team of the tournament has won the Champions Trophy. That too without dropping a single match!!”
