Rising from the soil of the Caribbean to the heights, those memorable moments of cricket are being remembered at the end of the year 2025

News India Live, Digital Desk: Cricket is not just a game in India, it is an emotion. And when emotion gets a long wait of years, the taste of victory doubles. If we look back today at the time of farewell to the year 2025, this period has proved to be a ‘milestone’ in the history of Indian cricket. We did not just win a trophy, but we showed the world that when the old era stops, the new sun shines even brighter. Those 11 years of struggle and Rohit’s tears. We all remember that long drought of ICC trophies since 2013. After suffering the pain of defeat in several finals and several semi-finals, the whole of India cried when Team India lifted the T20 World Cup trophy on Caribbean soil. That victory was not just of 11 players, but of those sweat-drenched years of Rohit Sharma who kept the team safe in his arms. Virat-Rohit’s end: End of an era. At the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025, the two biggest pillars of Indian cricket—Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stayed away from T20Is. This was no less than a shock for the fans, but this retirement came with a sigh of relief. He has left behind a team that can make the opposition look down in any situation. The farewell of these greats was certainly emotional, but leaving with the trophy was a wonderful ‘climax’. Army of youth: India’s army is ready. The trophy arrived, but the most pleasant experience during this period was the emergence of youth. Shubman Gill’s class, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s impeccable batting and players like Abhishek Sharma have made it clear that Indian bench strength is number one in the world today. This new generation does not just play cricket, but plays ‘fearless cricket’. The enthusiasm of the young team under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav shows that they will be the residents of India for many years to come. Jasprit Bumrah: ‘Silent Warrior’ of the team. Whenever history will be written, the real hero of this era will be Jasprit Bumrah. He not only showed his status of being the best bowler in the world on the field, but the way he turned the matches around even after losing in difficult times, has made Bumrah a ‘cult figure’. Road to 2026 and new target When we are talking about this on 31st December, the challenges of Champions Trophy 2025 and the upcoming World Cup 2026 are standing before us. But there is no fear in the minds of Indian fans now. We have crossed a hurdle that we were unable to do for years. Coach Gautam Gambhir’s aggressive strategy and the enthusiasm of the youth have made the Indian team a unit where every player is a match winner.