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Following their T20 World Cup victory in Barbados, the Indian cricket team led by Rohit Sharma has received an invitation from Maldives’ tourism association and its marketing and public relations corporation to celebrate their triumph in the country.
“Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) have jointly extended a special and open invitation to the Indian National Cricket Team,” the two bodies said in a joint statement.
Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing Director of MMPRC, along with Ahmed Nazeer, Secretary General of MATI, expressed anticipation in hosting the team, which arrived back in India last Thursday. The team received an enthusiastic welcome from fans in Delhi and Mumbai, where a victory parade with hundreds of thousands of supporters was also held.
“We would be honoured to host you and ensure that your stay is filled with memorable moments, relaxation, and bespoke experiences,” Shiuree and Nazeer said in a joint statement.
They emphasized that the invitation underscores the deep-rooted cultural and sporting connections between the Maldives and India.
“It would be an immense honour for the Maldives to welcome the Indian Cricket Team and share in the joy of their triumph,” Shiuree further said.
“We eagerly await the opportunity to host them, offering the perfect setting for them to create lasting memories of their victory celebration,” he added.
Following a brief hiatus, the team’s upcoming international commitment is a six-match limited-overs series against Sri Lanka starting on July 27. The series includes three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and an equal number of T20 Internationals (T20Is).
