Former Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar couldn’t contain his excitement as Team India lifted their third ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final. The Kiwis set a target of 252, which India chased down with six balls to spare, securing their second consecutive ICC title.

Gavaskar’s joyful jig goes viral

Despite his reputation for sharp critiques of Rohit Sharma and the current Indian squad, Gavaskar was seen grooving in celebration as the team collected the Champions Trophy. His happy dance quickly became a viral sensation, with fans flooding social media with heartfelt reactions.

Internet reacts: “Cutie, pookie, winnerpaglu!”

Social media users were delighted by Gavaskar’s unexpected moves, playfully calling him a “cutie” and “pookie.”

  • “That’s literally me in front of the TV!” a fan exclaimed.
  • “Aaj paji ka balle balle mode on ho gaya [Today, paji was in full celebration mode]!” another joked.
  • “Bro is 75… but still the cutest!” read a popular comment.

Others humorously speculated that Virat Kohli would be just as enthusiastic at Gavaskar’s age. The viral “paglu” trend also took over, with fans dubbing him “Trophy paglu” and “Winnerpaglu Sunny-pookie.”

India’s thrilling chase

Rohit Sharma led from the front with 76 runs, followed by Shreyas Iyer’s 48 and KL Rahul’s composed 32 to finish the job.* Despite recent struggles against New Zealand in ICC tournaments, India has now won back-to-back knockout clashes, proving their dominance on the global stage.