As far as campaigns go, this was pretty flawless. If we must nitpick, 11 catches of varying degrees of difficulty were put down over the five matches but otherwise, India were on top of their game, taming four opponents on four different surfaces in five matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with conviction and comfort.

After the Champions Trophy was sealed and secured, a delighted Rohit Sharma crooned, “There are some matches where you win on individual brilliance. But to win a tournament, it’s very important for all the players to perform together.”