Rohit Sharma played down criticism over his fitness, leadership and whatnot.© AFP
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.
This was India’s third straight appearance in a Champions Trophy final after 2013 and 2017, respectively. Their run has been near perfect, barring the heavy defeat to Pakistan in the final of 2017 edition.
However, this latest success in the format comes after heartbreaks in the 2017 Champions Trophy, 2019 ODI World semi-final loss to the Kiwis, and the worst of them all, the 2013 ODI World Cup final heartbreak at home soil against India.
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