New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Team India’s thrilling ICC Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai on Sunday night, calling it an ‘exceptional result.’
The 4-wicket win over New Zealand in the final helped India break a Sunday final jinx. The Indians had lost four of the five previous ICC event finals they had played in on Sundays — 2014 T20 World Cup final, 2003 ODI World Cup final, 2000 Champions Trophy final and 2017 Champions Trophy final.
“An exceptional game and an exceptional result! Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy. They’ve played wonderfully through the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all round display,” Modi posted.
An exceptional game and an exceptional result!
Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy. They’ve played wonderfully through the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all round display.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2025
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi saluted Rohit Sharma’s men for their ‘spectacular’ victory.
“Heartiest congratulations to Team India on their spectacular victory in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. A commanding performance against New Zealand, reflecting sheer skill, determination and sportsmanship. The entire nation is proud of this glorious achievement,” posted the Odisha CM.
Heartiest congratulations to Team India on their spectacular victory in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. A commanding performance against New Zealand, reflecting sheer skill, determination and sportsmanship. The entire nation is proud of this glorious achievement.#TeamIndia…
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) March 9, 2025
Sourav Ganguly called Rohit Sharma ‘captain marvellous’.
“Superb effort by India .. What a performance in world tournaments last 2 yrs . so much depth in the squad .. congratulations to all .. Rohit sharma ‘captain marvellous’,” the former India captain wrote on X.
An exceptional game and an exceptional result!
Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy. They’ve played wonderfully through the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all round display.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, whose son Jay Shah is ICC chairman and former BCCI secretary. posted: “A victory that scripts history. Congratulations to Team India on clinching a stunning victory in the ICC #ChampionsTrophy2025. Your fiery energy and unassailable dominance on the pitch made the nation proud, setting a new benchmark for cricketing excellence. May you always come off with flying colours.”
A victory that scripts history.
Congratulations to Team India on clinching a stunning victory in the ICC #ChampionsTrophy2025. Your fiery energy and unassailable dominance on the pitch made the nation proud, setting a new benchmark for cricketing excellence.
May you always come… pic.twitter.com/SC22G8c3OF
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 9, 2025
