‘An exceptional game and an exceptional result!’: Modi congratulates Team India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian cricket team after their impressive victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India triumphed over New Zealand in the final held in Dubai on Sunday, clinching the prestigious title for a record third time.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister wrote, "An exceptional game and an exceptional result! Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy. They’ve played wonderfully throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all-round display."

Indian President Droupadi Murmu wrote Droupadi Heartiest congratulations to Team India for winning the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025. India becomes the only team to win the Trophy thrice. The players, the management and the support staff deserve highest accolades for creating cricketing history. I wish Indian cricket a very bright future.

In addition to Modi, several politicians, celebrities, and people from all walks of life offered their congratulations to the Men in Blue for their emphatic victory.

Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front, top-scoring with a fluent 76 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to secure their third Champions Trophy title.

Chasing a target of 252, India started strong, with Rohit notching up his first half-century of the tournament. KL Rahul then played an unbeaten knock of 34 to guide the team home, reaching the target with six balls to spare in the final in Dubai. (Agencies)