Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar couldn’t contain his excitement as India lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. The sight of the Men in Blue securing their third Champions Trophy title brought out the passionate fan in him, as the 75-year-old broke into childlike dance moves at the Dubai International Stadium. His spontaneous celebration, filled with pure joy, became one of the most endearing moments of the night, capturing the spirit of India’s thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand on Sunday, March 9.
With this win, India etched their name in history as the most successful team in the Champions Trophy, surpassing all others in tournament victories. As the Indian players stepped onto the podium to receive the coveted trophy and the iconic ‘white jacket,’ Gavaskar, who was part of the English commentary panel, couldn’t resist joining in the celebrations.
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His energy was infectious, reminding fans that true love for the game never fades with time. The former India captain’s impromptu dance quickly went viral on social media, with fans celebrating his unfiltered joy. Star Sports presenter Mayanti Langer, caught off guard by the moment, stepped aside with a smile, allowing viewers a clearer glimpse of the legendary cricketer in his celebratory mood.
𝘿𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙝 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙘𝙝𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙞 𝙟𝙞 😍
Just a glimpse of Sunil Gavaskar’s passion and love for Indian cricket! ❤#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar #INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/0ZJMHjVTIZ
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 9, 2025
Meanwhile, fellow commentator Robin Uthappa ensured the moment was preserved, capturing Gavaskar’s moves on his phone. Sunil Gavaskar’s uninhibited celebrations drew comparisons to his dance after India’s famous win over Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It was yet another reminder of how deeply the game continues to resonate with him.
Sunil Gavaskar for the win. pic.twitter.com/mePYsGfZC6
— Arnab Ray (@greatbong) March 9, 2025
Star Sports soon shared the viral clip on their official handle, where presenter Jatin Sapru humorously remarked, “Who is going to stop Sunny ji today?” To this, Harbhajan Singh responded with a grin, “We shouldn’t stop him today because this is a wonderful moment.”
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Harbhajan further expressed his admiration, saying, “It was fun to watch him. He is a legend, a respected cricketer, and an inspiration to many. It was because of players like him that we started playing cricket. We were fortunate to lift those trophies ourselves, and today, he is reliving that same feeling.”
