After India win Champions Trophy, Sunil Gavaskar's celebratory dance goes viral; Watch video

After India were crowned Champions Trophy 2025 winners, a video featuring cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar merrily dancing away instantly went viral on social media.

Gavaskar's celebratory danced drew a large number of reactions from social media users, with some pointing out that his love for Indian cricket justifies his at-times harsh criticisms of certain players when they fail to fire.

"Sunil Gavaskar after India won champions trophy...I think now we can understand his harsh criticism of players", a user posted on X.



In the final in Dubai on March 9, Team India warded off a strong New Zealand challenge to win their third Champions Trophy crown.

In the keenly fought final, the Men in Blue defeated the Kiwis by four wickets, chasing down the 252-run target with six balls to spare.

Captain Rohit Sharma played a pivotal role in the match, scoring an impressive 76 runs. Shreyas Iyer contributed a steady 48, while KL Rahul remained not out at 34, helping India clinch the title.

Both India and New Zealand have previously won this tournament. India's most recent victory was in 2013, and they were the runners-up to Pakistan in 2017. Also, they shared the championship with Sri Lanka in 2002 following a rain-affected two-day final.

New Zealand won the Champions Trophy in 2000, then referred to as the ICC Knockout Trophy, by defeating India in the final held in Nairobi, Kenya.