Dubai International Stadium won its third ICC title in India, defeating New Zealand with four wickets in Sunday’s final. Among the many heart-warming moments behind the vision, what stands out is the special interaction between Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh, who also participated in the celebration with Hardik Pandya.
Rohit and Ritika stood on the court as Kohli and Anushka shared their passionate hugs before stepping onto the field to join the team’s celebrations. This moment symbolizes the unity and emotional connection between senior Indian cricketers and their families.
Virat Kohli reflects Indian domination
Through this victory, India won the ICC championship for the second consecutive time after the 2024 T20 World Cup championship. It also marks Kohli’s fourth ICC title, bringing him to India’s most successful player along with Captain Rohit Sharma, in the global championship after MS MS Dhoni.
After the victory, Kohli emphasized India’s extraordinary depth and talent and pointed out that the current team has the potential to occupy world cricket for many years.
“It’s amazing. After the tough Australian Tour, we wanted to bounce back and win a big game. It’s incredible to lift the championship trophy,” Coley said. “This dressing room is full of talent and everyone is pushing their own progress. The older people are helping the young and that’s what makes this team so powerful.”
Hardik Pandya Hug Ritika Sajdeh and Anushka Sharma win the championship trophy pic.twitter.com/inanjnxbff– Criticism (@crictipsindia) March 9, 2025
Kohli further praised the team’s collective performance throughout the game.
“These are moments you play – high pressure games that every player strengthens. Different people performed well throughout the game. The effort we put in during practice paid off and it felt great.”
The bright future of India
As Kohli reflected in his outstanding journey, he expressed his confidence in India’s future and emphasized important contributions.
“When you leave, you want to leave the team in a better place. I feel like we have a squad that is ready to welcome the world for the next eight years,” he said. “Shubman (Gill) is excellent, Shryas (Iyer) plays the key knock, KL (Rahul) has always been a reliable terminator, and Hardik (Pandya) has done a great job with the bats.”
India’s latest ICC victory cemented their dominance in world cricket, and the team continued to flourish under Rohit Sharma. As the celebration continues, the focus will soon shift to maintaining their winning momentum in the upcoming global championships. This captures the critical moment while maintaining a smooth narrative. Let me know if you need any refinement!
