Not Just Indians, Even Pakistanis Hail Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy After Team India’s Thrilling Victory Over New Zealand

Hosted by Pakistan, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ended with Team India lifting the coveted title after defeating New Zealand by four wickets. Due to political tensions, India played all its matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan. The final, held at Dubai International Stadium, turned out to be a nail-biter, with Rohit Sharma leading from the front with a crucial 76-run knock off 83 balls. His outstanding leadership and tactical brilliance won the hearts of many—including Pakistani fans and former cricket players.

Ramiz Raja Acknowledges Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy

Despite India’s victory, the match had tense moments, especially when New Zealand struggled to score. During the game, former Pakistani cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja praised Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, saying, “Good captaincy, Rohit Sharma, he has got some great bowlers.” A video of this moment was shared on X by a user named "Prof Cheems," which quickly gained traction.

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— Prof cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) March 9, 2025

Rohit Sharma’s brilliant captaincy and India’s stellar performance didn’t just impress Indian fans but also Pakistani cricket enthusiasts. Earlier, many Pakistani citizens appreciated Rohit, Virat Kohli, and the entire Indian squad and also extended their support to Team India after Pakistan was eliminated from the Champions Trophy 2025.

PM Modi Hails Team India’s Triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauded the team’s efforts, posting 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-around display.”

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 around display.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2025

Match Summary: IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Final

• New Zealand: 251/7 in 50 overs (Daryl Mitchell 63, Michael Bracewell 53*; Kuldeep Yadav 2-40, Varun Chakaravarthy 2-45)
• India: 254/6 in 49 overs (Rohit Sharma 76, Shreyas Iyer 48; Michael Bracewell 2-28, Mitchell Santner 2-46)
• India won by 4 wickets

With this remarkable victory, India has once again cemented its place as a cricketing powerhouse, and Rohit Sharma’s captaincy continues to win hearts worldwide.