Watch: Sunil Gavaskar dances like kid in jubilation to celebrate India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph

India’s long wait for an ICC 50-over title ended in style as Rohit Sharma’s men defeated New Zealand by four wickets to clinch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday, March 9. The victory triggered wild celebrations across the country, and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar grabbed attention with his joyous reaction. 

Gavaskar could not control his excitement as India sealed the win. The 75-year-old batting great was seen dancing like a kid in jubilation, expressing his happiness at the historic victory.

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Sunil Gavaskar after India won champions trophy 😂😂😂 I think now we can understand his harsh criticism of players

11:01 PM · Mar 09, 2025

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With this victory, the Men in Blue became the first team to win the Champions Trophy three times, surpassing two-time winners Australia. The win made Rohit the second Indian captain, after MS Dhoni, to lift multiple ICC men’s white-ball trophies.

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I sometimes scold them because I am their elder: Sunil Gavaskar

After the final, Gavaskar opened up about how sometimes he critiques India's performance, but he does so cause he is their elder and wants the team to play strong brand of cricket.

“I sometimes scold them because I am their elder. I know they can do well, and they thoroughly deserve this trophy,” he said on Star Sports.

India’s campaign was nothing short of brilliant. They remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, displaying their skills and abilities. New Zealand, despite their fight, could not stop the opposition from clinching the title. Batting first, the Kiwis put 251/7, with Daryl Mitchell’s 63 and Michael Bracewell’s 53 providing the support with the bat. However, India’s spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy were the game-changers, together taking crucial wickets and restricting the scoring rate.

India started their chase with a solid 105-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma (76) and Shubman Gill (31). However, New Zealand kept coming back, picking up wickets at crucial times. However, India’s batting depth ensured they got over the line with an over to spare.