Anushka hugged Rohit after CT final [Source: @kuchnahi1269083/X]
On Sunday evening, India had a memorable outing on the field, as they defeated New Zealand in a high-voltage final to win the Champions Trophy. Batting first, New Zealand posted 251 runs on the board, thanks to a scintillating knock from Michael Bracewell.
In response, India chased down the total comfortably, riding on the batters' collective effort. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front, smashing a magnificent 76-run knock in 83 deliveries.
Anushka Sharma Congratulates Rohit With A Warm Hug
It's worth mentioning that renowned Bollywood actress and legendary batter Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma was present in the stands to witness the nail-biting India vs New Zealand match.
She consistently cheered for Team India and celebrated with the players after the Men in Blue emerged victorious in the contest.
In a heartwarming moment, Anushka congratulated skipper Rohit with a friendly hug after the game concluded. Rohit was seen playing with his daughter Samaira along with his wife Ritika Sajdeh.
As the Indian captain was spending some time with his family, Anushka congratulated him for the memorable win, praising him for his heroic knock. The moment was caught by the camera and instantly went viral on social media.
Virat Kohli Fails, Rohit Seals The Deal For India
Virat Kohli, who slammed a glorious knock in the semifinal against Australia, recorded a rare failure in the final. However, despite the in-form batter's early departure, India comfortably went past the finish line, with Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel and KL Rahul playing pivotal roles. This was India's third Champions Trophy title, including a shared trophy in the 2002 edition.