RoKo's dandiya with stumps! Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's adorable dance lights up India's Champions Trophy victory

Team India are the champions! The final between India and New Zealand in Dubai was a thrilling rollercoaster ！ tense, nerve-wracking, and constantly shifting momentum. But when it mattered most, India held their nerve and emerged victorious, clinching their third Champions Trophy title. As soon as Ravindra Jadeja struck the winning shot, he raised his arms and embraced KL Rahul, soaking in the triumphant moment.

Fireworks lit up the stadium as Indian players rushed onto the field, celebrating with cheers and dances. Amid the jubilation, the cameras captured a heartwarming sight ！ Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, each holding a stump as a souvenir, sharing big smiles and playing Dandiya, the traditional folk dance from Gujarat.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma with the stumps after the CT win. ??? pic.twitter.com/SRcm40Z7NW

！ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 9, 2025

RoKo dance melts fans' hearts

When the camera panned to the two legends of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen dancing adorably with stumps in hand. The duo playfully performed Dandiya ！ laughing out loud and soaking in the victory. Fans quickly took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their reactions to the heartwarming celebration.

One wrote, "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing Dandiya after winning the Champions Trophy was not on my 2025 bucket list."

virat kohli and rohit sharma playing dandiya after winning champions trophy was not in my 2025 bucket list ? pic.twitter.com/dZsRRCU8Mt

！ saif (@nightchanges) March 9, 2025

Another said, "The celebration of Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli."

Celebration of Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ????? pic.twitter.com/mexU9gwntf

！ Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) March 9, 2025

One fan added, "Rohit and Kohli playing Dandiya with the stumps!"

Rohit and Kohli playing dandiya with the stumps???

！ Niraj (@_Ar7es_) March 9, 2025

Another demanded, "Give me that GIF, video, or pic of Rohit and Kohli playing with the stumps."

Give me that GIf video or pic of Rohit and kohli playing with the stumps

！ wtf (@whatdfrock) March 9, 2025

And one more said, "Kohli and Rohit playing Dandiya ！ what an iconic moment!"

Kohli and Rohit playing Dandiya. What an iconic moment. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/XNUkF4jqsz

！ Ayushi (@ShutupAyushiii) March 9, 2025

About IND vs NZ

The match showcased exactly why India and New Zealand were worthy finalists. Both teams kept fans on the edge of their seats with a gripping contest. Adding to the historic night, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja etched their names in the record books as the first cricketers to appear in three consecutive Champions Trophy editions.

They now stand alongside cricketing greats like Brian Lara (1998, 2004, 2006), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (1998, 2004, 2006), and Yuvraj Singh (2000, 2002, 2017) ！ with the 2002 final counted as a single match.

IND vs NZ: Teams

India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Rishabh Pant

New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Nathan Smith, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy

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