Mohammed Siraj, who faced the odyssey of being a benchwarmer during the most significant match of the 2025 Champions Trophy (CT 2025), talked about the incident. He explained that Rohit Sharma’s mastermind plan was to support the spinners over the pacers and was purely based on the pitch conditions and what was best for the team.

Rohit’s Decision to Exclude Siraj:

Siraj, showing respect and insightful opinion of the mode of Rohit Sharma’s decision, gave a comment, “Rohit bhai does what is best for the team. He had so much experience and knew that pacers wouldn’t be effective on that track. He knew spinners would be more useful, and that’s why they decided to snub me.” It is noteworthy that this showcased his cunning cognition due to cricket and ability to make challenging decisions when the team called for them.

Mohammed Siraj opens up about his omission from the Champions Trophy 2025 squad. 🇮🇳🏆

What are your thoughts on his exclusion? 🤔#Cricket #Siraj #India #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/JiMoTbWFhl

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) March 25, 2025

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Spinners Shine in CT 2025:

The move by Rohit was great in that India used spinners in almost all of the friendly tracks, and they won these matches. It was an illustration of his in-depth analysis of the conditions, grounded by his game face, which helped India earn a spot in the competition.

The comments by Siraj reveal his unselfish attitude and the reason why India, a collective of individualistic players, continues to be an intact and solid team under Rohit's captaincy.

Unmatched Joy Among Fans:

When India became the Champions Trophy 2025 winners by defeating Pakistan, the masses started posting like mad in social media, with an almost 100% record of fans showering love all over the platform. It was another significant achievement in the history of Indian cricket, and it was akin to when India succeeded in 2013. The worldwide number one trending hashtags like #ChampionsIndia #CT2025Winners were too much to handle, along with the display of floods of people‘s nostalgia.

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Player Magic That Went Crazy Online:

The Indian team has captured the imagination of the social media world. Not to be overlooked were instances of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma showing emotions with their famous tight hug, that historic white jacket, and Jadeja‘s enthusiastic victory trot, which were watched by tens of millions. The videos of them raising the trophy while fireworks were going off became an instant hit, much to the delight of the fans of the event. The sheer enjoyment the team got out of the whole situation was a manifestation of their hard work and perseverance, which ultimately won them the title.

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Champions Trophy 2025 Best Social Media Highlights:

• 157M views: Watching the Then and Now moment from 2013 to 2025 was a treat not to be missed.
• 128M views: The heartfelt chills fans experienced as they watched Kohli and his team celebrate.
• 94M views: It was all about the good old days when you got to see your heroes in action.
• 75M+ views: The moment of triumph & Father-Daughter hitting it off.

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India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory will go down in history as probably the most incredible moment in cricket history, with social media getting the lion’s share of the attention and uniting millions of fans globally.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was a watershed moment in India's cricket viewing, setting a new record in television and online platforms. At an all-time high viewership, the series ranked among the highest-watched sports events of all time.

According to official records, JioStar boasted a record 250 billion overall views, the highest among cricket fans. Even the live television broadcast, Star Sports, witnessed history-shattering action with 137 billion views. JioHotstar, another household streaming service, received 110+ billion views, pointing towards the shift towards digital viewing.

The final match in the tournament witnessed a record-breaking real-time viewership. TV viewership peaked at 122 million concurrent viewers, one of the all-time highest TV audiences for a cricket match in India. Digitally, 61 million concurrent viewers viewed the final live, which only serves to underscore the increasing dominance of online media in sports broadcasting.

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The record-breaking ratings reflect India's unprecedented passion for cricket and increased availability of live sporting action on old and new media. Success of Champions Trophy 2025 also indicates the role played by streaming media in transforming sport viewing, with more viewers abandoning traditional cable television to watch games on smart TVs and mobiles.

Industry experts believe that the combined coverage of television and digital media has set a new standard for cricket watching. Increased adoption of high-speed internet, along with low-cost mobile data, has contributed significantly to this increase.

With the ICC T20 World Cup and certain other major events lined up for the coming years, such statistics indicate that Indian cricket viewership will continue to increase. The 2025 Champions Trophy has certainly reached new heights and been an unforgettful moment for world cricket fans.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lost a huge sum of money after the ICC Champions Trophy, which was the first ICC tournament in Pakistan in 29 years. The PCB lost a record Rs 869 crore in preparations for the tournament, including stadium refurbishment, security, etc. But the board earned only Rs 52 crore from hosting and ticketing fees. This led to a huge loss of Rs 739 crore, and the PCB's future to host big events was doubted. The poor financial performance has placed the PCB in a defensive position, and it is now reconsidering hosting future tournaments. The loss also questioned the long-term sustainability of hosting such tournaments in Pakistan.

Disappointing Return Despite Success of the Event:

While the Champions Trophy as a sporting event was a success, with the Pakistani team performing well and the crowd attending in good mood, the return in the form of finance was much less than expected. The PCB also expected to gain a profit by staging the tournament, but ticket and sponsorship sales were not sufficient to counter the astronomical expense. The loss signals the risks involved in hosting international events. The PCB will now have to investigate future events and how to organize them so that they raise sufficient money to avoid future financial losses. The board can also seek means of securing better sponsors and high turnout at future tournaments so as to reduce financial risks. In the future, the PCB can seek alternative revenue sources so that they can be profitable in the future.

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High Risks in Hosting Big Events:

This loss illustrates the danger in hosting large international events. Despite the fact that the PCB incurred a lot in preparing for the Champions Trophy, the revenue generated was not sufficient to offset the expenses. The board will have to plan thoroughly for future events to ensure that they are economically viable.

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy praised his captain Rohit Sharma for how he kept him employed during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. After taking part in India’s victorious campaign, Chakravarthy offered admiration for Rohit’s prowess, one of the greatest captains of all time.

Rohit’s Smart Captaincy Brings Out the Best in Chakravarthy

Chakravarthy cited instances of how Rohit Sharma optimally utilized his bowling capabilities at different times of the game, I bowled two overs in the Powerplay, two to three overs at the death, and was called upon whenever a wicket was needed in the middle overs. Such efficient and effective utilization of Chakravarthy’s resources lead to him achieving great results and helped the team win.

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Rohit’s Leadership Earns High Praise

Chakravarthy added that even before he attempted to tell his best bowling plan, Rohit had already anticipated it. He knew how to get the best out of me without me even saying it.

With Rohit Sharma now serving as the captain, India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 under his captaincy further solidifying the fact that he is one of the best captains in the history of cricket. The success of the campaign stemmed from him utilizing his skills to manage players and make vital moves to achieve victory.

A Glorious Win for India 

During the final, India achieved their best performance of the series, doing well in every aspect of the game. The batsmen assure themselves a strong total while the bowlers had very disciplined attacks preventing New Zealand from scoring. The fielding was simply brilliant all around India and subsequently, they claimed their well deserved victory. The fans rejoiced and celebrated all over the country claiming this as India's best achievement and victory of their cricketing journey. 

‘Exceptional game, exceptional result’: PM Modi congratulates Team India on Champions Trophy win pic.twitter.com/pPdoAEUU9d

— Bipin kumar Singh (Modi Ka Parivar) (@bipinkmr0017) March 10, 2025

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PM Modi's Heartfelt Appreciation

Following this victory, PM Modi decisively congratulated the team for their amazingly impressive performance on social media. He extended his praise for their undivided, strong efforts that gave joy to millions of people all across the nation. “A fantastic win for Team India! Your dedication and perseverance have made the nation proud,” he stated. 

In addition, he showed appreciation along New Zealand for their great sportsmanship and empowered Indian cricketers to do better. Claiming the victory of the Champions Trophy has simply made Indians and their reputation as a great superpower in world cricket even greater. Factoring this, more generations from India are sure to rise, inspired by this astounding win.

What a breathtaking victory! Congratulations to Team India

We are proud of you. Indeed, India wins the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, wrote Birla. As of now, these remarks are recuperating the pride and joy of the fans across the cricket loving nation after the history win. 

तीसरी बार #ICCChampionsTrophy जीतकर भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम ने ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि हासिल की है।
आज सदन की ओर से भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के कप्तान श्री रोहित शर्मा और सभी खिलाड़ियों को बधाई प्रेषित की।
हमारी टीम की कड़ी मेहनत और समर्पण सभी नौजवानों के लिए प्रेरणा है।@ImRo45 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/z1rdLw7SpJ

— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) March 10, 2025

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Words of Motivation and Wishes for the Future

 Birla did not only celebrate the victory, he further extended his praise towards the entire team and lauded their dogged determination towards their goals which fostered the belief among young sport men and women. Birla pointed out how such feats enhance India’s reputation around the world and gives confidence to other budding cricketers to strive for greatness.

 Looking forward, Birla was wished by everyone for the team’s further success in other tournaments. His wishes show the support the country gives, and how sport brings the nation together. As India basks in the glory of this win, leaders’ comments like Om BIrla depicts the cricketers’ footmarks beyond the cricket activities as the pride of the nation, and hopes for more such eventful wins.

 National Pride and Something to Celebrate

 After India's iconic win, citizens started to celebrate by taking to the streets, indulgiging in lively processions where they would crack firecrackers, and waving the Indian flag. People started Twitter trends as well While In cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Dehradun jubilant supporters were amidst dancing while cheering slogans. Along with the citizens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also filled with joy as he crowned the trophy to the Indian team while coincidently calling it an 'exceptional victory,' moreover, this was even recollectded by Sachin Tendulkar who hypothesized,"Champions Trophy CHAMPIONS! What an eminently astounding win for India.

India won ... live reaction from Rajasthan Ajmer -#INDvsNZ #championstrophy2025 #rohitsharma #viratkohli #icc #india pic.twitter.com/25O0zCoIPG

— The Breakout Scanner 🐵 (@BreakoutScan) March 9, 2025

Analysis and Respect From Experts

While even some fans are asking the opposing teams to make the comeback too, after the overwhelming supprt devotees are imploring the troupe to keep up this motivation for forthcoming matches. The more supportive ones over the course of the tournament started, instead, to look for places to hail and detail the performance and possessed a strong belief that India will not be kept untouchable for long. Shoaib Akhtar heroically seemed to face the facts always quoting ‘The unblemished champions have risen and so has the indesputable best team of the tournament, crowned for winning the first place!”

Telangana cheered India’s win over NZ, but @INCIndia unleashed attacks on them

Why so bitter so bitter on India’s victory Mr @RahulGandhi ?

Mad Pakistan couldn’t snag the trophy?

Anti India vibes on full display by @INCIndia pic.twitter.com/j3HYf3Sdf6

— Bharat (@Bharatmkm) March 9, 2025

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India’s Champions Trophy victory was not just a sporting achievement but a moment of unity and pride, as reflected in the diverse emotions shared across social media.

 Rohit’s Match Winning Performance

Rohit played aggressively, scoring a total of 76 runs off 83 balls, which pushed India to win. His composed innings allowed the team to match their chase successfully. Besides scoring, Rohit’s leadership skills and his tactical moves gave India the much needed boost which earned him the Player of Match award.

#INDvNZ : Anushka Sharma hugged Rohit Sharma after India's epic win in the #ICCChampionsTrophy2025 finals. #ChampionsTrophy2025 #ChampionsTrophy #ChampionsTrophyFinal #RohitSharma #RohitSharma𓃵 #AnushkaSharma #indiavsnewzeland pic.twitter.com/c4eq2DAz9G

— upuknews (@upuknews1) March 9, 2025

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 Winning Celebration Goes Viral

During the post-match celebrations, Anushka, who went to cheer for her husband Virat Kohli, congratulated Rohit with a lovely hug. It was a tender moment that every Indian was proud of. The audience loved it as it showcased the warmth of the Indian cricket fraternity and the strong bond that exists amongst each other.

The amazing moments of the pts include incredible performances and heartwarming memories that fans and players made during the match.

Victory that requires celebration 

India eased to victory, thanks to a tremendous opening stand from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, which set the pace for their innings as they tore into the New Zealand bowling attack. Later, Virat Kohli partnered with KL Rahul for the big win. This win for India was their third Champions trophy, confirming India’s supremacy in world cricket.  

It's been 17 years but still this duo is carrying Indian cricket. This is their legacy.❤️pic.twitter.com/4Po2zBxI1h

— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝕏 (@ImHydro45) March 9, 2025

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Dandiya takes over the celebration

Immediately, the Indian dressing room went ballistic when the last winning runs were hit. In appreciation of the that victory, Rohit and Kohli grabbed their bats and jumped into a dance that resembled dandiya, to the joy of the fans. Their celebration took the spotlight and epitomized the togetherness and happiness of the team spirit.  

With capturing another ICC Trophy, Indian fans now have more memories to look forward to. And to top it off, the fusion of dandiya and cricket makes it one of a kind.