Rohit Sharma's India Clinch 2nd Straight ICC Title, Are They On Course To Be The Greatest?

Captain Rohit Sharma led India's four-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. The win rounded off India's dominant campaign at the Dubai International Stadium, giving Rohit's team the 'invincibles' tag, having not lost a single game throughout the tournament. For Rohit, it wasn't just a triumph, but a moment of redemption. The Indian captain played down criticism over his fitness, leadership and whatnot. Despite failing to finish the game, Rohit's 76 came at a crucial juncture before New Zealand's mini recovery pegged India back.

It was a complete team performance from Rohit and his men. The batters peaked at the right time while the bowlers, especially the spinners, seemed unplayable at times.

For Kohli and Rohit, the Champions Trophy success couldn't have come at a better time. Ever since their disastrous show with the bat in the five Tests against Australia, the two veterans have witnessed have seen a lot of questions being thrown at them.

While Kohli always reserves his best for the ICC events, Rohit's breathed a sigh of relief as the Indian skipper scored his first half-century in a ICC final.

However, the deciding factor was Shreyas Iyer's presence in the middle. It was also a redemptions of sorts for Iyer after he was unfairly dropped of the central contracts list due to a miscommunication.

In addition, Shubman Gill also took a giant leap towards cementing himself as one of the leaders in the team. Only a matter of time before the 25-year-old takes over the leadership mantle, at least in white-ball cricket.

Hardik Pandya, what would we do without him? a crucial knock in the semi-final, followed by some lusty blows in the final, dragging the team across the finishing line. Also, who can