Celebrations everywhere as Pakistan wins Champions Trophy

Published June 19, 2017
Pakistani cricket fans in Islamabad cheer after Pakistan defeated India in the Champions Trophy finals. ─ Reuters
Pakistani cricket fans in Islamabad cheer after Pakistan defeated India in the Champions Trophy finals. ─ Reuters

Moments after the Pakistan cricket team won the Champions Trophy after defeating India at the Oval, videos of celebrations poured in showing the team celebrating its victory.

Memorable scenes of jubilation were uploaded widely on the internet. Here's a round-up of the team and its fans celebrating their conquest:

It all started with Sarfaraz lifting the trophy at the podium

Memorable victory laps at the Oval followed

The team had a locker room party

The party followed the team back to the hotel

When Pakistani fans interrupted a live Al-Jazeera broadcast

The English police couldn't resist joining the Pakistani parade

Fireworks in Birmingham marked the victory

The Pakistani women's cricket team cheered the team on through their rampage

A celebratory rally started off at Karachi's Teen Talwar

Fans could not control their emotions

Even the Army chief was watching!

Great to see good sports all around!

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