Team India’s historic win sparks jubilant scenes in Dubai as fans and players celebrate in style
Hours after lifting the 2025 Champions Trophy, Team India’s celebrations in Dubai showed no signs of slowing down. With white blazers on their shoulders and gold medals around their necks, the players were welcomed back to their Dubai hotel by a sea of fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
Team India’s triumphant return ignites fan frenzy outside the team hotel in Dubai
Chants of “India, India!” echoed through the bustling Dubai streets as the team’s bus, escorted by police cars, arrived at a luxury hotel near the iconic Burj Khalifa around 11 PM local time. Fans swarmed the hotel entrance, pleading with security for just one glimpse of their favorite players. Despite tight security and a swift entry, the energy outside remained electric as supporters waved the Indian flag with pride.
Celebrations continue behind closed doors with dancing, selfies, and family moments
Inside the hotel, the festivities took on a more personal tone. Younger players danced the night away while senior members shared emotional moments with their families. Captain Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika and daughter, Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma, and the families of Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami were all present to soak in the once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
Amid the celebrations, Hardik Pandya struck his signature pose with the trophy on the field while teammates joined him for a series of iconic photographs. Meanwhile, former cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Navjot Singh Sidhu entertained with playful shayari, even convincing head coach Rahul Dravid to break into a bhangra dance.
In a light-hearted moment that has since gone viral, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli broke into a dandiya dance using cricket stumps, capturing the spirit of unity and joy within the squad.
Unbeaten journey culminates in a third Champions Trophy win for India
India’s unbeaten run since arriving in Dubai on February 15 culminated in their third Champions Trophy title—an achievement that adds another chapter to their storied cricketing legacy. As the celebrations stretched into the early hours, the team prepared to return home on March 10, bringing with them memories of triumph, unity, and the unyielding support of their fans.
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