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Jonty Rhodes' Priceless Post As Fan Calls Glenn Phillips 'Best Fielder'

The ICC Champions Trophy final might have gone India's way but New Zealand star Glenn Phillips also made headlines for the exceptional catch he produced in the final, to dismiss Shubman Gill. As the India star looked to hit the ball over the head of the cover fielder, Phillips produced an unreal reaction-time to pluck the ball out of thin air, sending the batter packing. The video went viral on social media, triggering a huge debate over the incredible agility that the Kiwi star possesses.

Virat Kohli Lets Loose, Joins In The Fun With Champagne Attack On India Teammate. Internet Goes Wild

Virat Kohli lifted the Champions Trophy 2025 as India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday. This takes Kohli's ICC title count to four, having first won the 2011 World Cup, almost 14 years ago. Being 22 years old then, Kohli is no longer a spring chicken. At 36, he is not only a veteran of the squad, but also one of the most highly-regarded. However, while he did not quite recreate his 'Gangnam style' dance moves from India's 2013 Champions Trophy win, he did let himself loose during the celebrations.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Should Think About Retirement After Winning 2027 ODI World Cup: Ex-India Star

Former cricketer Yograj Singh was delighted with India captain Rohit Sharma's decision to continue with his cricketing journey and put his decision to retire for some other day. Speculations and reports pointed towards the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand in Dubai, the platform for Rohit's last dance in the ODIs. He broke the spine of New Zealand's 251-run target defence with his swashbuckling 76 and laid the foundation for India, lifting the title in front of a sold-out crowd in Dubai. After India experienced euphoria and relished in its four-wicket win against the Kiwis, Rohit addressed the media and confirmed he is "not going to retire from this format."

"Inko Lag Raha Hai...": Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Retirement Chat Gets Caught On Stump Mic

A big talking point ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 final was whether India stalwarts Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli would retire from ODI cricket after the game. As it turns out, India captain Rohit Sharma has addressed that he isn't retiring from ODI cricket. The 37-year-old led India from the front in the final, slamming a knock of 76 and setting the platform for victory. In a video shared on social media following the win, Rohit could be seen telling Kohli that he doesn't intend to retire, amid their celebrations.

Rohit Sharma Ignored As 6 Indians Make It To ICC Team Of Champions Trophy Including Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer

The talismanic Virat Kohli was the biggest name among six Indian players picked in the 12-member 'Team of the Tournament' picked by the International Cricket Council for the Champions Trophy. India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday to win the tournament for the third time after 2002 (joint winners) and 2013. India have been runners-up twice in 2000 and 2017. Besides Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and pacer Mohammed Shami featured in the playing XI, while all-rounder Axar Patel was named the 12th man.

"There Were Moments In The Past...": Virat Kohli's Candid Revelation After Champions Trophy Success

Superstar Virat Kohli says lessons learned from tough defeats in past ICC knock-out games have the paved the way for India's second major title in less than 12 months. India won the T20 World Cup in June last year and on Sunday, they lifted the Champions Trophy for the third time. It was a total team effort from Rohit Sharma's men over the course of their campaign in the UAE. "It's been a long time since we've had a Champions Trophy, and the format is really good. This was our aim. After a tough tour of Australia, we came here and won a big tournament, which has once again boosted our confidence as a team," Kohli told the host broadcaster.

Watch: Virat Kohli Touches The Feet Of Mohammed Shami's Mother, Moment Breaks The Internet

Team India lifted the Champions Trophy 2025 title, beating New Zealand in the final by four wickets in Dubai on Sunday. India orchestrated a brilliant run chase, and won with an over to spare. Celebrations erupted right after victory, with several heartwarming and wholesome moments being shared between the players. One such moment was when India's star batter Virat Kohli met pace spearhead Mohammed Shami's mother. Kohli greeted Shami's mother in a rather heartwarming moment, in visuals that were captured by the official broadcast.

From 1983 To 2025: List Of ICC Tournaments Won By India

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win the 2025 iteration of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, adding a seventh ICC trophy to their cabinet while registering their third win in this eight-team event. India have been one of the best teams in world cricket having made it to knockout stages consistently, including entering the summit clashes in 2003 ODI World Cup, 2017 Champions Trophy, 2023 ODI World Cup and twice in the finals of the World Test Championship in the 2019-21 and 2021-23 cycles.

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Jonty Rhodes' Priceless Post As Fan Calls Glenn Phillips 'Best Fielder'

Virat Kohli Lets Loose, Joins In The Fun With Champagne Attack On India Teammate. Internet Goes Wild

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Should Think About Retirement After Winning 2027 ODI World Cup: Ex-India Star

"Inko Lag Raha Hai...": Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Retirement Chat Gets Caught On Stump Mic

Rohit Sharma Ignored As 6 Indians Make It To ICC Team Of Champions Trophy Including Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer

"There Were Moments In The Past...": Virat Kohli's Candid Revelation After Champions Trophy Success

Watch: Virat Kohli Touches The Feet Of Mohammed Shami's Mother, Moment Breaks The Internet

From 1983 To 2025: List Of ICC Tournaments Won By India