India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed profound gratitude to the fans following the grand victory parade in Mumbai after clinching the T20 World Cup 2024. He acknowledged the unforgettable scenes from the previous night in his hometown and credited the unwavering support of the fans for the team’s success.The parade, a spectacle that engulfed Mumbai, underscored the city’s euphoria as throngs of supporters gathered both on the streets and at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024 marked a historic moment, ending an 11-year quest for an ICC title for the Men in Blue.
In the pulsating final against South Africa, India’s bowlers played pivotal roles, orchestrating a remarkable turnaround to secure victory by a slender margin of 7 runs.Following their victorious journey in the T20 World Cup 2024, the India Team faced unexpected delays due to a storm in Barbados, prolonging their return home with the coveted trophy. However, the wait was soon rewarded with an extraordinary reception upon their arrival in India on July 4th.
The team was warmly welcomed in New Delhi, where enthusiastic crowds gathered to celebrate their triumph. They later proceeded to the Prime Minister’s residence for a breakfast meeting, followed by a jubilant journey to Mumbai, a city that holds special significance as the venue of their 2011 World Cup victory.
The reception in Mumbai surpassed all expectations, with the entire city seemingly painted blue in honor of the new world champions. From the airport through Marine Drive and culminating at the Wankhede Stadium, the streets overflowed with fervent fans eager to catch a glimpse of their heroes with the gleaming trophy.Traversing the route in an open bus, the Indian players were moved by the overwhelming support, joining in the celebrations amidst the jubilant atmosphere of the city of joy.
Rohit Sharma posts a special message for fans
India captain Rohit Sharma’s name was one of the most chanted names on the streets of Mumbai during the victory parade. The fans were mad about their skipper and it was a perfect homecoming for the skipper, having led his team to the title win after a few failed attempts.
A day after the parade, India captain Rohit Sharma came up with a special message for the fans. Taking to his Twitter account, the opening batter posted a video of himself with thousands of fans around and stated: “Still thinking about last night. Thank you for all the love”
Here’s the video:
