Rohit Sharma’s biggest supporters, his wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter Samaira, were in the stands at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, cheering him on as India battled New Zealand in the high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9. Their presence made the moment even more special for the Indian captain, who led his team to a historic four-wicket victory.
As soon as the final was won, Ritika and little Samaira rushed onto the field to celebrate with Rohit. What followed was an emotional and heartwarming sight that captured the essence of family support in cricket. Samaira clung to her father, wrapping her tiny arms around him and refusing to let go.
It was as if she understood the magnitude of the occasion and wanted to share in her father’s joy. Rohit, known for his affectionate bond with his daughter, stood there, embracing her tightly, cherishing the priceless moment. After receiving the prestigious white jacket and the winners’ medal, Rohit returned to his family, beaming with pride.
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In a gesture that melted hearts across social media, he placed the medal around Samaira’s neck, letting her bask in the glory of India’s triumph. The touching video of this father-daughter moment has since gone viral, with fans showering love on the Indian captain’s adorable celebration.
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Rohit had a quiet tournament leading up to the final, scoring just 104 runs in the first four matches at an average of 26.00. However, he rose to the occasion when it mattered the most, delivering a match-winning knock in the summit clash. On a challenging Dubai pitch, India’s bowlers restricted New Zealand to 251/7, with Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav taking two wickets each. Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell provided resistance for the Blackcaps with crucial half-centuries.
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In response, Rohit set the tone with an attacking 41-ball fifty at the top of the order. His innings of 76 off 83 deliveries, laced with seven fours and three sixes, was instrumental in India’s chase. Shreyas Iyer (48), KL Rahul (34*), and Shubman Gill (31) made key contributions, guiding India home with an over to spare and securing their third ICC Champions Trophy title.
