Kashmir I March 11, 2025-India’s cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, marked a historic moment on March 10, 2025, posing with his two ICC trophies—the T20 World Cup 2024 and the newly won Champions Trophy 2025—in front of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. This came a day after leading India to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Rohit’s match-winning 76 off 83 balls earned him the Player of the Match award, capping an unbeaten campaign for India in the tournament. The Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, added grandeur to the celebration by lighting up with the Indian tricolor and displaying images of the victorious Indian team, including stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as reported by Mint and Lokmat Times. This gesture honored India’s third Champions Trophy title and their dominance in the tournament hosted entirely in Dubai.
The moment sparked widespread buzz, with some posts on X claiming Rohit became the “first Indian cricketer featured on the Burj Khalifa.” However, no credible evidence supports an individual projection of Rohit alone on the building’s facade. Past instances, such as a debunked 2020 claim about his image after an IPL win (verified by Alt News), suggest caution around such assertions. Instead, the focus remains on the team’s collective tribute, with Rohit at its helm.
In a press conference following the win, Rohit dismissed retirement rumors, saying, “I’m not going anywhere from ODI cricket,” delighting fans eager to see more of the 37-year-old skipper. His leadership, now boasting two ICC titles (T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025), places him alongside MS Dhoni as one of India’s most successful captains in global tournaments.
The victory lap in front of the Burj Khalifa symbolized not just a personal triumph for Rohit but a proud moment for Indian cricket on the global stage.