Fans on Twitter were quick to react after Indian batsman Virat Kohli embraced Ravindra Jadeja following his impressive bowling spell in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match is being held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Ravindra Jadeja stood out for India with the ball in the final. The all-rounder bowled tight lines and lengths, making it difficult for New Zealand’s batters to settle and score freely against him.
Ravindra Jadeja Delivers a Crucial Breakthrough in the Middle Overs
Jadeja also provided a vital breakthrough during the middle overs. He dismissed Tom Latham, trapping him lbw for 14 runs off 30 balls, leaving New Zealand struggling at 108/4 within 25 overs.
Jadeja was highly economical in his spell, conceding just 30 runs in his 10 overs, with an impressive economy rate of 3—the best among Indian bowlers in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand.
Virat Kohli Shows Appreciation with a Heartfelt Hug
Although Jadeja hasn’t taken many wickets in the tournament, he has been remarkably consistent with the ball. Throughout the competition, he played a key role in the middle overs, helping India restrict opponents to low totals.
In the final, Jadeja received strong support from his fellow spinners. Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each, while Mohammed Shami also contributed as India held New Zealand to a total of 251/7.
The highlight of the innings was Virat Kohli’s gesture after Jadeja completed his spell. Kohli ran in to hug the all-rounder, sparking speculation among fans, especially with retirement rumors circulating in the Indian camp.
Twitter Fans React to Kohli’s Gesture
As Kohli hugged Jadeja following his spell, fans on Twitter shared mixed reactions, with many speculating about the all-rounder’s potential retirement. Here are some of their tweets:
