“I’ll never forget Virat’s Gangnam Style dance”- Shikhar Dhawan on most cherished memory of India's 2013 Champions Trophy win

India won the 2013 Champions Trophy in England under MS Dhoni's captaincy.

Shikhar Dhawan with ICC Champions Trophy Player of the Tournament award | Getty

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan talked about his cherished moments from India’s last 50-over ICC tournament win in 2013. He was part of the Indian team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy in England under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.

Dhawan was the standout batter and won the golden bat for most runs in the tournament. He was also named the Player of the Tournament, scoring 363 runs in five matches at an average of 90.75.

His words came ahead of India’s preparation for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy that will be played in Pakistan, with India playing their matches in Dubai.

Dhawan described winning the Champions Trophy title in 2013 as a memory he will treasure forever; however, there is another recollection from the same tournament involving Virat Kohli. Kohli celebrated his trophy triumph by dancing to the popular song Gangnam style, which went viral, and even his old teammate Dhawan couldn't forget it.

"Lifting the trophy with my teammates after such an intense tournament is one of those moments I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. Honestly, it doesn’t get better than that! Another memory I’ll never forget is Virat’s Gangnam Style dance after the win—it was hilarious and had all of us laughing," Dhawan told Times of India.

Kohli struck a crucial 48 runs in the final against England, which was reduced to 20 overs per side owing to rain, and during the celebration, he followed a prevalent trend from that year: dancing to PSY's famous song Gangnam Style.

When asked about his campaign, Dhawan said the centuries against South Africa and the West Indies were memorable, but he will always appreciate the time he spent with the players in that dressing room.

"I also scored a century in my comeback match against South Africa and another one against the West Indies. But what stands out the most to me is the time spent in the dressing room with the team—those moments of fun, discussions, and team spirit were truly special. I miss them and will keep them in my heart forever," the former India opener added.

Before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India will begin preparation with a 3-ODI series against England that begins on February 6 in Nagpur.

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 04 Feb, 2025

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