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India’s 79th Independence Day brought with it a special treat for cricket fans as Rishabh Pant shared a never-before-seen video from the team’s Champions Trophy victory on March 9, 2025. The clip, filmed by Pant himself, captured behind-the-scenes joy, camaraderie, and a hilarious moment with skipper Rohit Sharma.
Pant the Cameraman
Armed with a hand-held camera, Pant documented India’s celebrations in the dressing room after their win over New Zealand in Dubai. The mood was electric, players embraced, laughed, and relived their historic triumph. Out on the field, Pant caught a lighthearted exchange with Rohit Sharma that stole the show.
Rohit’s Retirement Banter
During the victory parade, Rohit jokingly asked Pant, "Should I retire? He quickly added, I can’t retire after every victory," referring to his earlier decision to quit T20Is, along with Virat Kohli, after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. His cheeky comment drew laughter and underlined his commitment to ODIs.
Emotions, Glory, and Key Performances
The footage also showed warm moments, Rohit sharing a hug with head coach Gautam Gambhir, Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja enjoying the win, and the Champions Trophy presentation. Rohit’s 76 in the final and Kohli’s group-stage century against Pakistan were pivotal to India’s triumph.
Future Goals
Despite retiring from Test cricket earlier this year, Rohit and Kohli have made it clear, they’re eyeing one last hurrah at the 2027 ODI World Cup, determined to script a glorious farewell.
