India canceled the ICC Championship trophy in 2025, with an exciting four-goal victory over New Zealand in the Pulse Final. Under the keen leadership of Rohit Sharma, the head coach of the Indian team Gautam Gambhir has taken dominance on the global stage, chasing a competitive 252 run total in front of a crowded stadium. As Rohit Sharma’s men celebrate their hard-won victory, the Cricket Brotherhood celebrated the outbreak of the message with congratulations, praising India’s outstanding performance and unwavering spirit.
Rohit Sharma’s captain is highly praised
Rohit Sharma’s leadership is at the forefront of Indian success, with the captain playing a crucial 76 runs in the final. ICC President Jay Shah went on X (formerly Twitter) to acknowledge the influence of captain India: “It is an honor for me as the president of @ICC to award Rohit Sharma #ChampionStrophy 2025. His inspiring leadership and a top 76 in India to beat New Zealand in the final is crucial.”
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan also praised Rohit for his ability to gather his team to win: “Rohit Sharma is a real leader – always uniting the team in search of his players. He pushes everyone to be their best, truly deserved success, and more!”
Cricket Brotherhood Responds to India’s Win
Social media platforms are flooded with cricket legends, reactions from former players and analysts, all acknowledging the glory of India throughout the game. Pace Ace Jasprit Bumrah, India who missed the game due to injury, expressed his delight: “Like a real champion! Congratulations to the entire team on a great match and a well-deserved victory!”
Gautam Gambhir, head coach who planned India’s strategy, kept the simple and powerful features: “Congratulations to 1.4 billion Indians! Jai Hind.”
India’s former opener Virender Sehwag reflects the importance of victory: “Eighteen years later, in June 2024, with the T20 World Cup victory, years of ICC trophy drought was broken. Now, within eight months, we have an ICC champion – the third trophy that won the championship! Congratulations, India.”
Legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh sums up the country’s sentiment: “Hindustan Cindabad! Well done Indian team! #Championstrophy2025”
Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar celebrate India’s success
Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, known for his clutch performance in ICC matches, posted a heartfelt message: “What game and the final game! Champion trophy home. Hitman @Imro45’s outstanding captain, leading from the front line throughout the game – he was lucky in the ICC white ball game! @shreyasiyer15, @shubmangill, @klrahul, @hardikpandya7’s successful game, they stepped up when needed and showed the nerves of steel under pressure.” Indian cricket idol Sachin Tendulkar kept a brief and sweet attitude: “Champion trophy champion…. yeeeehhhh!”
Global Response: Shoaib Akhtar, Michael Vaughan and Mike Hesson Compper
Former Pakistani racer Shoaib Akhtar acknowledged India’s main campaign: “The best team in the race won the championship trophy. That didn’t let go of a race either!!”
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, known for his candid opinions, declared India the best white team in the world: “Honestly – India is the best white cricket in the world. Deserved victory. T20 holder, champion trophy holder – now credited to the rest to catch up. #India”
Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson is kind in the midst of failure:
“Get the victory thoroughly from India. Your quartet is excellent today, pushing New Zealand out of subpar scores. New Zealand is a tough fight as expected, but they were beaten by a better team that day … It’s sport.”
India’s bowling advantage and all-around glory
The final proved that India’s comprehensive team was. New Zealand strives to speed up as Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel and others weave their magic in the middle of the magic.
Yuvraj Singh particularly praised the bowling unit: “@Imjadeja, @imkuldeep18, @akshar2026, #varunchakaravarthy spins magic throughout the game, and @mdshami11 with the ball ruthless!”
India’s success is not only an individual talent, but also a collective team effort that has strengthened different players at critical moments.
India in the golden age of white ball cricket
India has firmly established itself as a powerful country in white cricket with its back-to-back ICC trophy – the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Championship trophy. Rohit Sharma further cemented his legacy as one of India’s best captains in the twilight of his career.
As the national celebration continues, one thing is certain – this victory will be portrayed in cricket history, which is a testament to India’s perseverance, talent and a relentless desire for success.
What’s next for the Indian team?
With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 approaching, India’s next challenge will be to maintain its dominance in world cricket. If the current form is to be followed, the Blue Man will be fine on the way to conquer another ICC activity.
