Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was converted into a celebratory area when Rohit Sharma reached Mumbai along with his family following the victory of India in the Champions Trophy 2025. Indian captain had been a major factor in the match against New Zealand, hitting a match-winning 76 off 83 deliveries. His knock that contained seven fours and three sixes helped win India the game.
Fans into Frenzy, Security Increased
The moment Rohit Sharma came out of the airport, fans lost no time and burst into cheers, the scene was charged with electricity. There were viral videos of the time when hundreds of fans thronged outside, waiting for a glimpse of their idol. The Mumbai Police was compelled to send in a security team to handle the large crowd as fans surged forward with the hope of getting a selfie or a handshake with the skipper.
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After India’s semi-final victory against Australia, Rohit Sharma made history as the first captain to lead a team in all ICC tournament finals. His exceptional leadership has taken India to the finals of the 2023 World Test Championship, 2023 ODI World Cup, 2024 T20 World Cup, and now the 2025 Champions Trophy. With him as captain, India has won two prestigious ICC trophies—the 2024 T20 World Cup and the recent Champions Trophy.
Special Message to Fans of Rohit Sharma
In the aftermath of the historic victory, Rohit Sharma paused to acknowledge Indian fans’ unflinching support.
“I want to thank all those who turned up and supported us. The support here has been great. It’s not our home ground, but they’ve made it our home ground. The volume of people who turned up to watch us play and to achieve that result ultimately was hugely, hugely satisfying,” he added.
Rohit Sharma Praise India’s Spin Attack
Indian skipper also attributed his team’s spinners for their exemplary performance throughout the tournament.
“Our spinners especially, there’s too much pressure when you are playing on a wicket like that, but they never let us down. We do know their forte is playing on surfaces like this. It worked for them, and we took a cue out of that. We played some good cricket and through the tournament, as far as our bowling was concerned, we were very, very consistent,” he said.
What’s in Store for Rohit and Team India?
With another ICC trophy to the Indian kitty, focus now shifts to upcoming international matches. Rohit Sharma’s leadership has undeniably been a driving force for Indian cricket. As a result, fans will be eagerly looking forward to the team’s journey ahead, especially as they prepare for new challenges yet to be faced.
Mumbai will temporarily continue to soak up the comeback of its cricketing hero, as Rohit Sharma basks in another record-shattering victory.
