KL Rahul expressed delight over his move to the No. 6 position, highlighting his intense preparation and adaptability. His impactful knocks in critical matches helped India secure the Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel—were named in the ICC’s Team of the Tournament for their outstanding performances throughout the competition. Their contributions were instrumental in India’s path to victory.

India made it back-to-back global cricket tournaments with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai. Rohit Sharma led the chase with 76 off 83 balls, and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 34 helped India cross the finish line on 254-6 in 49 overs to win the Champions Trophy on Sunday for the third time.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli praised the team’s collective effort during their Champions Trophy campaign after they lifted their third title on Sunday.

The talismanic Virat Kohli was the biggest name among six Indian players picked in the 12-member `Team of the Tournament` for the Champions Trophy. India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final here on Sunday to win the tournament for the third time after 2002 (joint winners) and 2013.

India's wait for an ICC Champions Trophy title ended in 2025 as they emerged victorious in the prestigious tournament after twelve years. Senior batter Virat Kohli, who played a crucial role in India's campaign,

India showcased their cricketing supremacy, emerging victorious in dominant fashion and reaffirming their place as the top-ranked side in both ODIs and T20Is.