Team India’s Champions Trophy Triumph Sparks Nationwide Celebrations

India’s thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai has ignited a wave of pride and jubilation across the nation. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, Team India clinched their third Champions Trophy title, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from political leaders, chief ministers, and opposition figures alike. The stellar performance of the "Men in Blue" in the tournament, culminating in a nail-biting chase of 252 runs, has been hailed as a testament to their skill, resilience, and teamwork.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to laud the team, describing their triumph as "an exceptional game and an exceptional result." In a post on X, he praised their "splendid all-round display" throughout the tournament, adding, "Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy." His words echoed the sentiments of millions of fans celebrating the victory.

President Droupadi Murmu also tweeted "Heartiest Congratulations to Team India for winning the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025. India becomes the only team to win the trophy thrice." Home Minister Amit Shah called it "a victory that scripts history.. Your fiery energy and unassailable dominance on the pitch made the nation proud."

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the win a "historic victory," congratulating the team for adding vibrant colors to the festival season. "The country is proud of every player," he wrote on X, extending "infinite good wishes" for their future endeavors. Similarly, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu joined the nation in celebrating the "wonderful victory," commending the team’s "stellar performance" and "outstanding achievement." Opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also congratulated the team, calling it a "highly deserving unbeaten victory" and a "proud moment for our nation."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the win as a "spectacular victory," highlighting the team’s "power and resilience of the highest order." She remarked on X, "We won the trophy with prowess!" Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin praised the "flawless campaign" that ended with a "perfect ending," acknowledging both India and New Zealand for a competitive tournament. AIADMK chief and Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami extended his "heartiest congratulations," singling out captain Rohit Sharma and Tamil Nadu’s own Varun Chakravarthy, whose spin bowling tormented opposing batsmen.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called it a "fantastic victory and superb performance", while Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said "India played brilliantly.. Today's match was very exciting." ICC Chairman Jay Shah called it "an amazing performance from India"

The Congress party joined the chorus of accolades, with president Mallikarjun Kharge calling it a "phenomenal team effort" that filled "140 crore hearts with utmost pride." Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi described the team’s run as "truly inspiring," marked by "brilliant individual performances and sheer dominance on the field." Party leader Pawan Khera also hailed Rohit Sharma and the team for their brilliance in securing the title.

On the field, India’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) set the tone by restricting New Zealand to 251 for seven. Rohit Sharma’s 76 off 83 balls and Shreyas Iyer’s 48 off 62 balls anchored the chase, ensuring victory with six balls to spare despite losing six wickets. The win marked India’s third Champions Trophy title, reinforcing their dominance in the tournament’s history.

As accolades continue to pour in, the victory stands as a unifying moment for India, with leaders across political divides coming together to celebrate the triumph of their cricketing heroes.