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India played a ferocious brand of cricket in Champions Trophy 2013 and bagged the coveted trophy for the second time. With this achievement, they also became the joint-most successful team in the Champions Trophy along with Australia, who won the titles in 2006 and 2009. MS Dhoni guided the team with his leadership skills and became the only captain to win all major ICC white-ball tournaments.
After 14 years of scintillating success, India are in the Champions Trophy again and they will look to clinch the coveted trophy again under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. With the Champion Trophy 2025 underway, it will be interesting to witness whether the Men in Blue will pull off the trophy or not but it’s time for SportsTiger to reveal where the Champions Trophy 2013 winners are nowadays.
1. MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni, who captained the side, retired from international cricket in August 2020 and currently, he serves Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL. Besides cricket, the 43-year-old also runs businesses such as a chain of gyms, sports production organisation and a hotel.
2. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan, who notched up most runs in the tournament and became the Player of the Series, announced retirement from all forms of the sport in August 2024. Former India opener is currently involved in Da-One Group, a global private networks of sports business.
3. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma played a vital role in the team’s victory with his extraordinary batting performance. With 177 runs in five matches, he ended up as the fourth-leading run-getter in the competition. Currently, Rohit captains India in ODIs and Tests. Back in June 2024, he retired from T20Is after leading India to the second T20 World Cup trophy.
4. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was a key player in India’s magnificent title success. In the final against England in Birmingham, his 43 off 34 helped the Men in Blue post a fighting total on the board. Kohli is still active in international cricket. Like Rohit, he also bid adieu to T20I cricket after India’s second T20 World Cup triumph in the West Indies.
5. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina failed to perform upto the expectations in the tournament but he took some spectacular catches while fielding. Raina retired from international cricket in August 2020 along with his senior colleague MS Dhoni. In September 2022, he brought curtains down to his professional cricketing career. Currently, he is a Hindi commentator with a renowned sports channel Star Sports.
6. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja was the most-successful bowler in the tournament with 12 wickets in five matches. The star all-rounder serves Team India in ODIs and Tests while he hung his boots from T20Is after guiding India to the second T20 World Cup title in 2024.
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin led India’s spin-bowling attack efficiently in the competition, grabbing eight wickets in five matches at a frugal economy of 4.41. Ashwin retired from international cricket in December 2024 while he will remain active in league cricket. In the upcoming season of the cash-rich league, Ashwin will be seen donning the CSK jersey after 10 years.
8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his ICC tournament debut memorable with his appearance in the Champions Trophy 2013. The pacer contributed six wickets to his side in five matches at an economy of 3.91. Bhuvneshwar isn’t a part of the national squad currently as he played his last international match in November 2022. However, he will be seen serving Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025. In domestic circles, he appears for Uttar Pradesh (UP).
9. Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma has been part of the national side since November 2021. The pacer will join the Gujarat Titans’ camp for IPL 2025. Ishant’s bowling display played a crucial role in India’s success in the final against England. He dismissed Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara on consecutive deliveries and brought India back into the game.
10. Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav was seen fortifying India’s pace attack along with Bhvneshwar and Ishant. In June 2023, Umesh featured in India’s playing XI against Australia in the World Test Championship final 2023 played at the Oval. Following that game, he was dropped from the national squad. Umesh is currently an essential part of Vidarabha in domestic cricket.
11. Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan was a part of India’s 15-member squad but didn’t get a chance to play any matches. In 2020, he announced retirement from international cricket after failing to make it to the national team for seven years. Pathan is still active in the sport as a cricket analyst and commentator.
12. Murali Vijay
Murali Vijay was in the squad as a back-up opener but both Rohit and Shikhar performed exceptionally well which didn’t require his services in the tournament. The right-handed opener retired from all forms of the sport in January 2023. Vijay currently works as a commentator and cricket expert.
13. Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik played all five games for India in the tournament but couldn’t be effective with his bat. In five matches, he could score only 82 runs in four innings. Karthik bid adieu to international cricket in June 2024. After retiring from international cricket, he is seen lending his voice as a commentator and expert and recently became the first Indian cricketer to play SA20.
14. Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra was also a member of the squad but he didn’t get any games from the team management. Mishra has bid adieu to IPL but he hasn’t announced his retirement from international cricket.
15. R Vinay Kumar
R Vinay Kumar was also one of the players who travelled with the team but didn’t get any matches. In February 2021, the pacer said goodbye to all forms of cricket. Back in August 2024, Kumar’s candidature for becoming India’s bowling coach was rejected after BCCI handed the responsibility to former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel.
