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Hyderabad welcomed Mohammed Siraj with fervor on Friday, July 5, following Team India’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. Amidst cheers and chants of ‘Kohli, Kohli’, fans lined the streets to celebrate not only Siraj but the entire Indian team’s success.
The final match, where the Men in Blue secured a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 29, was a moment of national pride. However, their return journey was delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, leaving them stranded in Barbados for several days before their arrival in Delhi on July 4.
Upon landing, the team was warmly received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by a triumphant procession in Mumbai. The celebratory open-bus parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium was a spectacle that captured the hearts of fans, culminating in a grand felicitation ceremony at Wankhede Stadium amidst an atmosphere of joy and gratitude.
Hyderabad embraced Mohammed Siraj with exuberant enthusiasm upon his return on Friday following his engagements in Mumbai. The city organized a triumphant procession in honor of the pacer, who had extended an invitation to fans to join in celebrating Team India’s T20 World Cup victory under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.
Hundreds of jubilant fans gathered to welcome Siraj home as a champion, filling the air with cheers and slogans during the parade adorned with decorated vehicles. Amidst the festive atmosphere, the crowd echoed chants of “Kohli, Kohli,” a testament to the widespread adulation for Siraj and his teammates’ accomplishments.
Marks The Genuine Appreciation – Virat Kohli’s Sister
Bhawna Kohli Dhingra lauded Rajkumar Sharma for his pivotal role in Virat Kohli’s career, commending him for identifying Virat’s talent early and fostering his journey to becoming a champion.
“From your first practice to your incredible success, you’ve always made me proud @virat.kohli . Keep going strong beta,” Rajkumar wrote.
“Sir this picture marks the genuine appreciation, which should have been a part of this World Cup celebration because step one is as important as the last and you were the first step of Virat’s journey,”Bhawna commented.
“You were the one who saw in him at a time when no one saw it you groomed him guided him and you continue to do so for so many other lucky kids,” she added.
In the 2024 T20 World Cup final, Virat Kohli played a pivotal innings, scoring 76 runs to propel India to a competitive total of 177 against South Africa. His outstanding performance secured him the Player of the Match accolade, marking India’s triumphant end to an 11-year ICC trophy drought with a thrilling seven-run win.
