India, March 9 -- Politicians across party lines congratulated India for winning the Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday. Follow LIVE updates.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian cricket team and said they have played wonderfully through the tournament.

"An exceptional game and an exceptional result! Proud of our cricket team for bringing home the ICC Champions Trophy," Modi wrote on X. "They've played wonderfully through the tournament. Congratulations to our team for the splendid all around display."

Union home minister Amit Shah termed India's win as historic.

"A victory that scripts history," Shah wrote on X. "Congratulations to Team India on clinching a stu...