Champions Trophy 2025 / Why did Virat talk about quitting cricket after winning the Champions Trophy?

Champions Trophy 2025: Team India created history by winning the Champions Trophy after 12 years. Even though Virat Kohli's bat did not show much magic in the final of this prestigious tournament, his leadership and experience played an important role in getting the Indian team victory. After this historic victory, Virat got emotional and said that when he and other senior players leave the team, they will be satisfied that Indian cricket is in the right hands.

Virat Kohli's heart-touching reaction

Virat Kohli said after winning the Champions Trophy, "It has been an incredible journey. We made a great comeback after the Australia tour. There are some amazing young players in this team, it felt great to play with them. They are taking the team in the right direction and are fully prepared to take India forward."

Virat further said, "After playing for so long, you expect yourself to perform well under pressure. But to win the title, the whole team has to contribute. In this tournament, many players have played impressive innings and have performed brilliantly in bowling. This victory has been possible due to the collective effort of everyone."

Praising the youth, he said, "I try to interact with these players and share my experiences. Gill, Shreyas, Rahul all have played excellent innings in this tournament. I am proud that this team is in good hands and will perform well in the future as well."

Virat Kohli's brilliant performance

Even though Virat Kohli could not score many runs in the final, he batted brilliantly throughout the tournament. Virat scored 218 runs in 5 matches in the Champions Trophy 2025, in which his average was more than 54. He scored a brilliant century against Pakistan and also scored a half-century in the semi-finals.

Virat Kohli's fourth ICC title

With this victory, another big achievement has been added to Virat Kohli's career. This is his fourth ICC trophy. He has won the ODI World Cup in 2011, the Champions Trophy in 2013, the T20 World Cup in 2024 and now the Champions Trophy in 2025.

Start of a new era

Virat Kohli's statement that Indian cricket is in safe hands indicates that he may soon retire from international cricket. However, his legacy is moving forward in the form of young players. Players like Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul are the future of Indian cricket and Virat's teachings will help them take their careers to greater heights.

With this historic win, Indian cricket is entering a new era. Virat Kohli's leadership and passion has taken the team to new heights, and now the young stars are ready to carry forward this legacy.