WATCH: Rohit Sharma can’t control his laughter after Ravi Shastri’s motivated introduction in CT2025 finals

Former Indian skipper and coach Ravi Shastri was at his boisterous and motivated best at the toss during the Champion Trophy 2025 final. The former India star who is known for his booming voice at the toss had Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in splits during the announcement. Shastri was seen introducing the two sides in his own indomitable way. During the course of the introduction, Rohit could be seen letting out a laugh. 

After the massive introduction, it was New Zealand who called the toss right and opted to bat first. While, India went in with the same side, the Kiwis made one change as Matt Henry was replaced by Nathan Smith. The last time these two sides had met in the competitive was during the final league match last Sunday. Varun Chakravarthy’s 5/42 helped India win the game by 44 runs. 

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Rohit Sharma started laughing after seeing Ravi Shastri speaking in a wonderful manner during the toss. Rohit enjoying Ravi Bhai's energy 👌😂 #INDvsNZpic.twitter.com/IKAlGifa4y

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) March 9, 2025

New Zealand and India had met in the finals of the same tournament in 2000. Sourav Ganguly (117) and Sachin Tendulkar with 69 helped India post 264 on the board. The Kiwis at one stage had lost half their side for 264. Chris Cairns then scored an unbeaten ton to help his side win their first ICC title by four wickets. 

Mohammad Kaif praises Rohit Sharma’s captaincy

Ahead of the match there were rumors that Rohit Sharma might call time on his ODI career. This is the fourth successive ICC final that Rohit has led India to and won one title. Team India had won the ICC T20 World Cup final in 2024 by beating South Africa in a close encounter. 

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif took to his X handle and praised Rohit as he said, “It's been just 4 years since Rohit Sharma got the captaincy but look his achievements. Only skipper to take his team to all ICC event finals. Whatever happens today, it wouldn't impact his leadership legacy. True leader and a legend."

Rohit has been under pressure to score runs and was out for 28 runs in the semi-finals of the tournament. The 37-year-old who has scored 11,000 ODI runs was backed by coach Gautam Gambhir who praised the intent shown by Rohit early in the game.