A handful of noisily cheering supporters waited for the India T20 World Cup winners to arrive back home on Thursday amidst the large crowd, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi could do little but gush over “the champions” with a big smile.
Having been delay for days by Hurricane Beryl. The team finally landed at Delhi airport to raucous chants of “India, India” from their delirious followers in the stands.
In anticipation of their visit to PM Modi’s house. The team paraded in front of spectators and danced to live music and drums at their hotel.
Rohit and his men were togged up in Indian jerseys emblazoned with “Champions” when they met PN Modi.
In an open-topped bus along a waterfront route mobbed with eager crowds, they traveled through Mumbai in the evening.
They then went around Wankhede Stadium – where India had lifted ODI World Cup trophy back in 2011 – taking victory laps while being cheer by thousands more fans.
On Friday Rohit posted his picture holding the T20 World Cup trophy facing the crowd during the victory parade on his X handle with caption ‘India this is for you.’
When Team India walked into Wankhede on Thursday after breaking into jigs to further celebrate their triumphs. It was all emotions: starting off with now former captain Rohit Sharma, outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid. Star batsman Virat Kohli – who came out together and then Jasprit Bumrah left about 30k people waiting since four pm having braved a sharp shower- all teary-eyed with their words.
Begins skipper Rohit Sharma addressing fans: “I would like to thank our fans who have been absolutely amazing throughout.” On behalf of my team as well as BCCI I’d like to take this opportunity. We saw it ever since we’ve come back from England. As much desperation we had to win the trophy, the fans had it a bit more.” “For last 11 years they wanted this trophy back in India. This team is special and I’m privilege to lead this side”.
