Dubai [UAE], March 10: Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, once again won the hearts of their fans with a heartwarming gesture after India clinched its third ICC Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday.
Videos of the adorable moment quickly went viral on social media, showing Virat Kohli rushing towards the stands to embrace his wife in celebration as India triumphed over New Zealand. The two shared a joyful hug, smiling and basking in the victory as the crowd erupted in cheers. Fans online couldn’t get enough of the emotional and loving display.
Earlier in the match, Anushka’s concern was visible when Kohli lost his wicket, but her joy and excitement were evident once the match ended with India’s victory. She celebrated alongside her husband and the rest of the Indian team, expressing her pride in the achievement.
Meanwhile, Bollywood celebrities joined the celebrations, congratulating Team India for their spectacular win. Actress Kriti Sanon, attending the IIFA 2025 awards in Jaipur, shared her excitement, recalling hearing the loud cheers during the event. “When I heard all the shouting and hooting, I thought, ‘Who has entered?’ And then, of course, I realized it was a double celebration! I’m extremely proud and so happy. Tonight, we are not only celebrating 25 years of IIFA but also India’s victory,” Kriti said.
She continued, “Celebrating IIFA’s 25th anniversary in India, among our own people, makes it even more special. And now, with India’s win, it’s truly a double celebration.”
Veteran actor Chiranjeevi also joined the celebrations, posting on X, “Proud and Overjoyed !! Congratulations Team India!! India – The Champions!!! Jai Hind !!”
India’s dominant performance in the ICC Champions Trophy final was a complete team effort. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a vital half-century, while Shreyas Iyer’s solid knock and crucial wickets from spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav sealed the victory. This historic win marks India’s third ICC Champions Trophy title, following their victories in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013 under MS Dhoni’s leadership.