The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the tournament that was resurrected from its dead after its 'final' edition in 2017, concluded in a glorious fashion with the victory of the Indian team.
Anand Mahindra Lauds Indian Victory
The Indian Team, which remained unbeaten throughout the 50-over tournament, emerged triumphant in the final after defeating the challengers, New Zealand, by 4 wickets. The match was a tense affair, as it went down to the wire.
As the nation celebrates, reactions have poured in. Two of the biggest stalwarts from the business community, RPG group's Harsh Goenka and Mahindra Group's Anand Mahindra have shared their responses through the X accounts.
Taking to their official accounts immediately after the winning runs were scored by all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, both the industrialists, who are also avid cricket fans, lauded the team's victory.
Anand Mahindra reacted to the victory and said, "Dictionary definitions of the word ‘Champion'. noun
1. a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place
2. a Fighter or Warrior."
Dictionary definitions of the word ‘Champion.’
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 9, 2025
—noun
1. a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place
2. a Fighter or Warrior.
The first definition is factual & logical
The second is the essence of being a… pic.twitter.com/Y7RBds0NVV
Further showering his praise for the Indian team, Anand Mahindra further added, "The first definition is factual & logical
The second is the essence of being a Champion.
When you believe in yourself, never give in and fight till the end.
Thank you to our BlueWarriors
Thank you for the Fighters in you. "
Mahindra shared an edited image, celebrating the team's victory, in this particular post.
Just take that for granted when we win…
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 9, 2025
https://t.co/UY8eu3HJAt
In addition, Mahindra also seemingly kept his promise not to watch India's matches on this occasion as well.
Harsh Goenka's Reaction
When it comes to RPG group boss, Harsh Goenka, the billionaire took to X to share two euphoric posts.
In on of his posts, Goenka said, "ndia reigns supreme! The Champions Trophy is ours, and what a flawless campaign—undefeated from start to finish! "
Ab jeet gaye!
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) March 9, 2025
India’s Champions Trophy victory is not just a win—it’s a statement. In a tournament where the best in the world competed, we remained undefeated, dominant, and unshaken.
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) March 9, 2025
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Praising the team's senior pros, Goenka further added, "Rohit led from the front, Virat anchored like only he can, Gill & Shreyas piled on, and Rahul finished in style. But the real magic? Our spinners spun a web, with Varun weaving the deadliest spells!"
"The best part? A true team triumph—everyone stepped up when it mattered. No weak links, no off days, just sheer dominance. Champions don’t just win, they own the game.", he added.
India won the trophy after a gap of nearly 12 years, and this is the second consecutive ICC Trophy the nation has won, after the previous ICC T20 Trophy in 2024.