In a moment that lit up the Dubai International Stadium, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar broke the Internet with his impromptu dance moves after India’s thrilling Champions Trophy victory over New Zealand. The 75-year-old former captain, often known for his sharp cricketing insights, let loose in sheer joy, proving that celebrations know no age.
As Rohit Sharma’s men in blue lifted their third ICC Champions Trophy, Gavaskar couldn’t hold back. In a viral clip, the legendary opener was seen breaking into a childlike jig while the team took center stage in their white jackets. Presenter Mayanti Langer, caught off guard, stepped aside, letting viewers soak in the heartwarming moment, while Robin Uthappa captured the scene on his phone with a beaming smile.
Watch his dance video here
𝘿𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙝 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙘𝙝𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙞 𝙟𝙞 😍
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 9, 2025
Just a glimpse of Sunil Gavaskar's passion and love for Indian cricket! ❤#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar #INDvNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/0ZJMHjVTIZ
“Who’s going to stop Sunny ji today?” quipped Star Sports presenter Jatin Sapru, while Harbhajan Singh chimed in, “We shouldn’t stop him! He’s a legend, and seeing him relive that feeling is truly special.”
The Internet agreed. Fans flooded social media with love, hailing Gavaskar’s infectious enthusiasm and impeccable fitness. “Dil toh baccha hai ji! Sunny sir enjoying like a teenager,” one user wrote. Another marveled, “He’s 75? What a fit guy!” One user called him the GOAT and commented, “This man has seen INDIAN cricket rise from absolute Poorest days when Team didn’t have money to wash their jersey to the PEAKS of today…for me, he’s the Pele of Indian cricket , won the 1983 WC & has seen eras of Sachin, Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit now.”
It wasn’t just a dance; it was a moment of pure nostalgia and passion from a man who has lived and breathed cricket for decades. And if Gavaskar’s moves are anything to go by, cricket fans wouldn’t mind more such celebrations from their beloved ‘Little Master’ in the future.