In Dubai, India’s four-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9, 2025, sparked wild celebrations, Virat Kohli’s greeting Mohammed Shami’s mother stole the show.
The Kohli Shami Moment, caught on broadcast, saw Kohli bow to touch her feet—a traditional Indian gesture of respect before beaming for a family photo, melting hearts online after India’s third title win.
virat touching mohammed shami's mother feet ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/FxvGDZGP4R
— Bewda babloo 🧉 (@babloobhaiya3) March 9, 2025Kohli, 36, notched 217 runs second for India, fifth overall, blasting a match-winning 100 versus Pakistan and an 84 against Australia in the semi-final. Shami, 34, defied injury woes to snag 10 wickets, tying Varun Chakravarthy as India’s top bowler with a five-for against Bangladesh and three in the semi-final.
The Kohli Shami Moment capped their clutch runs, with Kohli’s fourth ICC crown and Shami’s pace proving doubters wrong after Jasprit Bumrah’s absence.
This is our sanskar, this is our #India
This is why we all love @imVkohli #ViratKohli𓃵 , showing respect by first touching the feet of Mohammed Shami’s mother before posing for a photo with her. The man who is always judged for his attitude, certainly has the value system in… pic.twitter.com/UscTqW8MrO
— Tamal Saha (@Tamal0401) March 9, 2025Post-2023 World Cup final heartbreak, India’s now unbeatable 23 wins in 24 ICC games, snagging the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy without a loss. Sealed with an over left, the Dubai final chase of 252 showcased grit and the Kohli Shami Moment added warmth. Will this duo keep India’s golden run alive?
