Gangnam Style returns as India beat New Zealand, a nostalgic comeback after the 2013 win
Champions Trophy 2025: To fans delight, India has won against New Zealand and it has brought a lot of joy to the entire country. The victory has also broght back an iconic moment, the Gangnam style dance.
India equaled the record with their third title, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in an exciting final of the 2025 Champions Trophy. India recovered the title in dramatic way after winning the competition in 2002 and 2013. With applause and fireworks lighting up the sky, the victory sparked exuberance across the country. And you know what? It brought back the iconic 2013 Gangnam Style dance.
Gangnam Style returns as India beat New Zealand
For cricket fans, the footage of the players doing the Gangnam Style dance on the pitch a few minutes after the victory brought back many fond memories. Additionally, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played Dandiya with the stumps.
2013 Ct :-Gangam Style ??
¡ª VIRANSHH. (@SUPREME_KOHLI) March 9, 2025
2025 Ct :- Dandiya Style ?? pic.twitter.com/4eFH9Smm0F
PM Modi wishes Team India
After the win, PM Modi took to X and wished Team India for the win, he wrote, ¡°An exceptional game and an exceptional result! Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy. They¡¯ve played wonderfully through the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all round display.¡±
An exceptional game and an exceptional result!
¡ª Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 9, 2025
Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy. They¡¯ve played wonderfully through the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all round display.
For those who are unaware, they have won the Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup since losing in the 2023 World Cup final. This is their third consecutive victory, but the first for them since 2013.
The internet is buzzing with joy following India's triumph against New Zealand. Memes, congratulations, and nostalgic recollections to India's cricketing glory days are all over social media. Celebrities, cricket fans, and former players have joined in to applaud the team's success.
It's time to celebrate!
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