MS Dhoni To Shikhar Dhawan: Where Are India's 2013 Champions Trophy Heroes Now?

Shikhar Dhawan played a key role in India's Champions Trophy win in 2013 as an opener. Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August, 2024. The left-handed batter later played in Nepal Premier League and other leagues as well.

When India won the Champions Trophy in 2013, Rohit Sharma was still figuring out things as an opener. His cricketing career after his success as an opener at the 2013 Champions Trophy and now Rohit is the captain of the Indian cricket team. He will lead India at the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

When India won the Champions Trophy in 2013, Kohli was the most consistent batter across formats. At present, he is struggling for consistency in Test cricket. Virat is also likely to captain Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2025.

Dinesh Karthik was also part of that Indian playing XI which won the Champions Trophy in 2013. Karthik retired from all forms of cricket after IPL 2024 and has become one of the most sought-after commentators in the world.   

Suresh Raina wasn't at his best during the Champions Trophy in 2013. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on September 6, 2022 and has transitioned into a full-time broadcaster.  

MS Dhoni was the captain of the side when Indian won the Champions Trophy in 2013. Dhoni, who is the only captain to win all three ICC trophies, announced his retirement from international cricket in 2020. The 43-year-old Dhoni continues to play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL.

Ravindra Jadeja, played a key role with both bat and ball in that 2013 Champions Trophy final. Jadeja is currently the mainstay of the Indian Test and ODI team after retiring from T20Is following the T20 World Cup final last year.

Ravichandran Ashwin bowled that crucial final over in that 2013 Champions Trophy final. Ashwin, who has been arguably the greatest matchwinner of India, announced his sudden retirement from international cricket on 18 December 2024 during the Australia tour. He will play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is known for his heroics with the ball especially in the powerplay, has gone out-of-favour from Indian cricket in the last few years for various reasons. The veteran pacer will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2025. 

Ishant Sharma has not announced his retirement from international career but he is unlikely to play for India in future. Ishant was picked by Gujarat Titans in the mega auction for the Indian Premier League 2025.   

Umesh Yadav also hasn't announced his retirement from international cricket, but the team has moved on already. He also went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega-auction.