<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The legendary <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/sunil-gavaskar-predicts-3-1-win-for-india-in-australia-23384454" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Sunil Gavaskar</strong></a> captured hearts across social media with his infectious celebration following India&rsquo;s stunning victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Under the astute leadership of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/following-indias-champions-trophy-2025-triumph-rohit-sharma-opens-up-on-his-retirement-plans-23497184" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Rohit Sharma</strong></a>, India triumphed with a thrilling four-wicket win, clinching their third ICC Champions Trophy title after 2002 and 2013.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a moment that quickly went viral, the 75-year-old Gavaskar, renowned for his stoic demeanour on the field, broke into an impromptu dance as Team India made their way to the podium to receive the prestigious trophy. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The moment was made all the more delightful as the team was presented with their traditional 'white jackets'. As the cameras zoomed in on the celebratory scene, presenter Mayanti Langer, unable to contain her amusement, stepped aside to allow viewers an unobstructed view of Gavaskar&rsquo;s joyous outburst. Meanwhile, fellow analyst Robin Uthappa, sporting a grin, pulled out his phone to immortalise the moment.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">??? ??? ??????? ??? ?? ?<br /><br />Just a glimpse of Sunil Gavaskar's passion and love for Indian cricket! ❤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#INDvNZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/0ZJMHjVTIZ">pic.twitter.com/0ZJMHjVTIZ</a></p>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1898810946564538561?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">March 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Star Sports presenter Jatin Sapru, witnessing the jubilant scene, couldn&rsquo;t help but ask, &ldquo;Who&rsquo;s going to stop Sunny ji today?&rdquo; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Former cricketer <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/2025-icc-champions-trophy-what-they-say-is-what-they-think-is-right-harbhajan-singhs-take-on-whether-india-should-travel-to-pakistan-23385255" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Harbhajan Singh</strong></a>, also present in the studio, responded with equal admiration, stating, &ldquo;</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">We shouldn&rsquo;t stop him today because this is a wonderful moment. It was fun to watch him. He is a legend and a respected cricketer. It was for him that we all started playing cricket. We were fortunate that those trophies were in our hands. And today, he is living that same feeling again."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Earlier, as Ravindra Jadeja struck the winning runs for India, there were cheers erupted in the commentary box. Amid the euphoria, Gavaskar, who had been part of the ongoing trophy presentation interview, suddenly sprang to his feet and let loose in an exuberant dance. His arms swayed, his feet tapped to an invisible rhythm, and his beaming smile mirrored the collective joy felt by millions of fans across the globe.</span></p><p>
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Star Sports presenter Jatin Sapru, witnessing the jubilant scene, couldn’t help but ask, “Who’s going to stop Sunny ji today?”

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