Fans speculated that Ravindra Jadeja might be playing his last ODI after Virat Kohli was spotted sharing a hug with him at the end of his spell in the final.

Virat came to the crease after Shubman Gill was dismissed by Santner for 31 runs in 50 balls, thanks to a brilliant catch from Glenn Phillips.

Virat Kohli shared a warm embrace with Ravindra Jadeja after the left-arm spinner ended his spell in the 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium. The incident sparked rumours of a possible retirement after the end of the match.

The gesture has sparked speculation amongst the audience and social media that the moment was either a gesture of appreciation or a final hug before the southpaw all-rounder calls it quits

Virat Kohli’s stellar ODI career is a testament to his success. The 36 year old has been a phenomenon in limited over cricket and his performance in ICC knockout games will once again face a stern test in the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on Sunday.

Virat Kohli's outstanding 84-run performance against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal has elevated him to fourth in the ICC ODI rankings for batters. Shubman Gill retains the top spot while Rohit Sharma drops to fifth.

Kohli made his ODI debut against India in 2008 and went on to establish himself as one of the greatest batters while shattering several records in the format. Team India star batter Virat Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI match of his career when the Men in Blue take on New Zealand in the final group stage match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Ravi Shastri analyzed Virat Kohli's exceptional ODI career on The ICC Review, highlighting his discipline, awareness of match situations, and unwavering commitment to improvement. Kohli showcased brilliance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025,

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