Kapil Dev, the celebrated captain who led India to victory in the 1983 World Cup, has voiced his pride in the current Indian team for their outstanding performance in the Champions Trophy held in Dubai. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium was packed with enthusiastic fans as India triumphed over New Zealand on Sunday, securing a four-wicket victory and adding another prestigious trophy to their collection. Since Rohit Sharma’s team made history, congratulations have been pouring in from all over the world, celebrating India’s significant win.
During an event on Tuesday, Kapil Dev shared his feelings with reporters, stating, “Very good, excellent, fantastic and proud of my team,” expressing his admiration for the trophy-winning team.
After a dominant, undefeated run throughout the tournament, the Indian team and its supporters have put past disappointments firmly behind them.
The painful memory of the defeat against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad had lingered for many fans.
However, all those memories faded as fans watched Rohit Sharma, beaming with joy, receive the coveted trophy from ICC Chairman Jay Shah and pose with his team before lifting it in celebration.
Shreyas Iyer even showcased some dance moves, reminiscent of Virat Kohli’s celebrations after India’s Champions Trophy victory in Birmingham over a decade ago.
India’s path to the championship was challenging. They began their campaign with a hard-fought win against Bangladesh, followed by a strong victory over their rivals, Pakistan. India secured the top spot in Group A by defeating New Zealand and advanced to the semi-finals to face Australia.
India maintained their winning streak against Australia, progressing to the final. New Zealand set a competitive target of 252 runs for India to chase. Rohit Sharma’s explosive innings of 76 runs set the foundation for the Men in Blue to achieve a memorable victory.
