World Cup winning skipper Imran Khan and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram led the tributes as the cricket fraternity celebrated the 180-run victory of Pakistan over India in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.
Pakistan dominated with both, bat and ball, to thrash India by 180 runs and lift the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
This was the first Champions Trophy title for Pakistan.
This was Pakistan’s third ICC tournament, having earlier won the 50-over World Cup in 1992 and the World Twenty20 in 2009.
Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to their only One Day International (ODI) World Cup triumph, tweeted after the win.
Akram, who played a crucial role in their successful 1992 World Cup campaign--including a hat-trick against England in the final-- also praised the team for their performance.
Former skippers Misbah ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi were full of praises for the Pakistan team.
Several international players also praised the Pakistan team.
Former New Zealand captain and swashbuckling batsman Brendon McCullum said the match had great scenes!
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