'You¡¯ve made a billion hearts swell with pride': Indians rejoice as Rohit Sharma and Co. clinch Champions Trophy title after 12 yrs
Rohit Sharma-led Team India has clinched the Champions Trophy title, ending a 12-year wait. The nation is celebrating, with fans, celebrities, and politicians congratulating the team on social media.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India has made history by winning the Champions Trophy title in a thrilling finale against New Zealand, ending a 12-year drought. The victory has sent the entire nation into raptures, with fans, celebrities, and politicians alike taking to social media to congratulate the team.
Fans celebrate Team India's historic Champions Trophy win
The Indian team's victory has sparked widespread celebrations across the country, with fans taking to social media to congratulate the team.
Social activist and politician Swati Mailwal posted a heartfelt note on X after India's win, writing, "Team India, you¡¯ve made a billion hearts swell with pride! From every six to every wicket taken, you gave it your all, and we felt every moment with you. What a win."
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¡ª Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) March 9, 2025
Team India, you¡¯ve made a billion hearts swell with pride! From every six to every wicket taken, you gave it your all, and we felt every moment with you. What a win?
Chak De! ?? pic.twitter.com/Vs5h9wD2Ph
The official X handle of BJP Telangana wrote, "Congratulations, Team India! All of our hearts swell with pride today! All of India is celebrating, but we are sure the Congress is mourning for two reasons: - India won the Champions Trophy 2025. Captain Rohit Sharma scored 76 runs, the highest from today's final."
Congratulations, Team India! All of our hearts swell with pride today! ??
¡ª BJP Telangana (@BJP4Telangana) March 9, 2025
Entire India is celebrating but, we are sure, the CONgress is mourning for two reasons:
- India won the Champions Trophy 2025
- Captain Rohit Sharma scored 76 runs, the highest from today's final.
Mauka¡ pic.twitter.com/HGUrDqRimS
Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer wrote, "India winning 2 ICC trophies in a short time while the rest sit on their haunches and complain!"
India winning 2 ICC Trophies in a short time while the rest sit on their haunches and complain! #INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/5QVDjXwjbN
¡ª Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 9, 2025
"This is what we are waiting for. India won. Congratulations, Team India, for the historical victory," another user wrote.
This is what we are waiting India Won, congratulations Team India for historical victory. ???#ChampionsTrophy2025 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/K17HOUs6Nw
¡ª Akanksha Parmar (@iAkankshaP) March 9, 2025
One emotional fan penned, "India won the 2nd ICC Trophy within a span of 9 months; my hands are shivering right now. I can't express this feeling."
India won the 2nd ICC Trophy within a span of 9 months , my hands are shivering right now. I can't express this feeling ??? pic.twitter.com/xGeoumFote
¡ª Suprvirat (@ishantraj51) March 9, 2025
Another overjoyed fan wrote, "India won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. SO MUCH DESERVED. A SPECTACULAR WINNING STREAK THROUGHOUT THE GAME & A CLEAR SWEEP. MEN IN BLUE DEVOURED."
India won the 2025 ICC champions trophy SO MUCH DESERVED. A SPECTACULAR WINNING STREAK THROUGHOUT THE GAME & A CLEAR SWEEP. MEN IN BLUE DEVOURED??pic.twitter.com/GQzWtqnNF3
¡ª zoe? SWEET DREAMS (@barbiejunkoo) March 9, 2025
"The moment India won, at that very instant, the sound of people shouting started coming from every house near mine, firecrackers began bursting, and it felt so good. By winning today's match, Team india saved the hearts of 140 crore Indians from breaking," one proud fan added.
The moment India won, at that very instant, the sound of people shouting started coming from every house near mine, firecrackers began bursting, and it felt so good.
¡ª Ansh (@Pvt_insaann) March 9, 2025
By winning today's match, Team india saved the hearts of 140 crore Indians from breaking.
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"THIS IS ABSOLUTE CINEMA, INDIA WON CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025," mentioned one fan.
THIS IS ABSOLUTE CINEMA, INDIA WON CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 ?? pic.twitter.com/cVc2DKvSJD
¡ª Shubh (@kadaipaneeeer) March 9, 2025
India Wins Record Third Champions Trophy Title
India clinched a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, chasing down 252 in 49 overs. The spinners shone, restricting New Zealand to 251/7, with Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy taking two wickets each.
Rohit Sharma's 76, Shreyas Iyer's 48, and KL Rahul's 34* helped India seal the win. This victory marks India's third Champions Trophy title, after joint-winning in 2002 and winning in 2013.