The team comprised four players from the victorious Indian side, three from New Zealand and one from Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa.

India rode on Rohit Sharma's captain's knock on the big day and an all-round effort from their spinners to beat New Zealand by four wickets. India were crowned the Champions of Champions for the third time in history.

"I think the way Rohit Sharma played kind of took it away from us," Santner said at the post-match press conference after India successfully chased down 252 in a tense finish on Sunday.

Mitchell Santner lauded Indian captain Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Shubman Gill for taking the game away from them in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.

In the middle of the 7th over, being bowled by Shami, Kohli spotted something and decided to speak to Rohit Sharma to change the proceedings.

Rohit Sharma played a pivotal knock in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, smashing a 41-ball half-century.

Skipper Rohit Sharma paid rich tributes to India's spin attack on Sunday saying they played a key role in the team's successful Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai. India refused to travel to host nation Pakistan because of strained political relations between the bitter neighbours,