WATCH: Gavaskar's inner child unleashed as he dances to India's CT victory
India’s victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final sparked celebrations across the country, but one of the most heartwarming reactions came from former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.
The legendary batter, often known for his critical analysis, broke into a childish dance as the Men in Blue secured their third Champions Trophy title.
As the team collected the trophy, Gavaskar was caught on camera performing a small celebratory dance, which quickly went viral on social media. Star Sports shared the clip with the caption, “𝘿𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙝 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙘𝙝𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙞 𝙟𝙞 😍 Just a glimpse of Sunil Gavaskar’s passion and love for Indian cricket!”
Fans flooded the comment section with reactions, calling the 75-year-old a “cutie” and “pookie.” Some users compared their own celebrations to his, while others referenced viral trends, dubbing him “Trophy paglu” and “Winnerpaglu sunny-pookie.”
Yes, you are absolutely right, Dil to Baccha Hai ji, Sunil Gavaskar is also enjoying it to the Celebrating India's victory, finding happiness in everything🎉🎉🎉✌️✌️👏👏☺️☺️
So cute❤️😆
Grandfather cheering for his sons 😊😊
Chasing 252 in the final, India reached the target with six balls to spare, with Rohit Sharma leading from the front with a 76-run knock. Despite a brief wobble after his dismissal, Shreyas Iyer’s 48 and KL Rahul’s unbeaten 32 guided India to victory at the Dubai International Stadium.
India’s triumph was their second consecutive ICC title after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024. The victory also marked another key moment in India’s recent dominance over New Zealand, having beaten them in both the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal and the Champions Trophy final.
With India reclaiming the Champions Trophy after 12 years, Gavaskar’s dance reflected the emotions of millions of fans celebrating yet another ICC triumph.