Indian batter KL Rahul raises his bat after profitable the Champions Trophy 2025 ultimate towards New Zealand on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium in United Arab Emirates onMarch 9, 2025 . — Instagram@klrahul
DUBAI: Rejoicing over his group’s memorable win, Indian batter and wicketkeeper KL Rahul mentioned he feels “like being on the moon” after their historic triumph within the Champions Trophy 2025 ultimate towards new Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
Calling it a dream come true, Rahul credited the win to the group’s arduous work and unity, emphasising that success like that is by no means simple to attain.
The cricketer’s remarks got here because the Rohit Sharma-led facet scripted historical past by securing their third Champions Trophy title with an exciting four-wicket victory towards the Black Caps — so as to add to their trophies in 2002 and 2013 to go previous Australia who’ve two titles.
The world’s primary ODI group, India completed unbeaten within the eight-nation match performed in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Throughout yesterday’s all-important ultimate, India comfortably chased down the 252-run goal for the lack of six wickets and 6 balls to spare.
Talking with the reporters at Dubai Cricket Stadium after the match, Rahul mentioned: “This is my first Champions Trophy, and I feel like I’m on the moon. The team played exceptionally well throughout the tournament, and every player stepped up when needed. That’s the biggest reason we could achieve this success”.
On his position as a wicketkeeper, Rahul defined that it wasn’t new to him.
“When people ask me when I started wicketkeeping, I tell them, ‘hey, I was always a wicketkeeper!’ But I rarely got opportunities to keep in the team.
“Once I started enjoying cricket, I performed as a wicketkeeper-batsman, however over time, I centered extra on batting. In 2019, when the group wanted a keeper, I took on the accountability, and since then, it’s been an necessary a part of my position,” he added.
On his batting position, Rahul shared that he always strives to adapt to the team’s needs.
“Cricket is a group sport, and it’s worthwhile to perceive your position and carry out accordingly. I am completely satisfied that I have been given totally different roles, and I’ve labored arduous to ship in each,” the cricketer famous.
The wicketkeeper-batter’s feedback come as he solid a 38-run partnership with Hardik Pandya in simply six overs to stabilise his group’s place after dropping wickets.
