NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of India’s thrilling victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a social media post by former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has ignited a wave of speculation.
While Yuvraj’s post on X (formerly Twitter) celebrated the team’s stellar performance and highlighted key contributors, the conspicuous absence of Virat Kohli‘s name has left fans and media buzzing.
Yuvraj’s post was effusive in its praise for players like Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya, as well as bowlers Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Mohammed Shami.
He lauded Rohit Sharma’s leadership, calling it “outstanding captaincy” and attributing the team’s success to his “Midas touch” in ICC white-ball tournaments. However, the omission of Kohli, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, has raised eyebrows.
What a game and what a final! The Champions Trophy comes home ๐ Outstanding captaincy by hitman @ImRo45 who led from the front all thru the tournament – he is blessed with the Midas touch โจ when it comes to ICC white ball tournaments! Successful games for @ShreyasIyer15โฆ
โ Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 9, 2025
This omission has reignited discussions about the relationship between Yuvraj and Kohli. Speculation about a rift between the two has surfaced before, with some attributing it to Kohli’s stringent fitness standards during his captaincy, which reportedly impacted Yuvraj’s career post-cancer recovery.
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While Yuvraj’s post celebrated India’s triumph and acknowledged the contributions of many, the absence of Kohli’s name has led to varied interpretations. Some view it as a deliberate snub, while others suggest it might simply reflect Kohli’s role in the tournament. Regardless, the post has added an intriguing subplot to India’s Champions Trophy celebrations.
India’s victory in the Champions Trophy 2025 was a testament to the team’s collective effort, with standout performances across the board. As fans revel in the win, the buzz around Yuvraj’s post adds a layer of drama to the cricketing narrative. Whether this omission was intentional or not, it has certainly sparked conversations in the cricketing world.
