No victory parade for Team India after ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win?: The Indian cricket team won the Champions Trophy by beating a strong New Zealand team in the final, winning by 4 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This was a historic victory for the Men in Blue as they claimed their first ICC 50-over title in 12 years.
No Celebrations for Team India After Champions Trophy 2025 Win
However, there will be no celebrations for the team when they return to India. It is understood that the team will not have a victory parade or celebrate with the fans, despite such a huge achievement.
Earlier, the team was expected to have grand celebrations upon their return, similar to the T20 World Cup 2024 celebrations. However, there will be no such events, leaving fans disappointed.
The IPL is set to begin on March 22, and with little time left, the Indian players involved in the Champions Trophy 2025 will need to rest and recharge before the upcoming season, which will last for the next two months.
As a result, the players will head back to their homes in different cities to spend time with their families before joining their respective IPL teams for the new season.
The limited time between the Champions Trophy 2025 and the IPL makes it difficult for the players to have an open-bus parade like they did after their T20 World Cup 2024 victory last year.
Although the Champions Trophy win was a major achievement, the short gap between the two huge tournaments makes it impossible for the BCCI and players to organize any significant celebration.
Team India’s Grand Welcome After T20 World Cup 2024
After winning the T20 World Cup 2024, the Men in Blue were warmly welcomed back to India. They met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared their victory insights. In Mumbai, they had a grand open-bus parade along Marine Drive, with thousands of fans cheering them on. The celebration continued at Wankhede Stadium, where the BCCI honored the team in front of a packed crowd, and the players took a victory lap.
Recap: New Zealand’s Performance and India’s Comeback in the Final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
In the final, Rohit Sharma and his team won key moments to defeat New Zealand by 4 wickets. New Zealand batted first, scoring 251-7, with half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell. Bracewell made a brilliant 53 off 40 balls, and Rachin Ravindra added 37 off 29 balls. Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each.
India began well with Rohit Sharma’s strong start but faced pressure as New Zealand’s spinners fought back. Despite losing three quick wickets, India’s middle order ensured victory with an over to spare. New Zealand’s bowlers tried hard, but India’s performance was too strong.
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