India’s triumphant return from the 2024 T20 World Cup victory was a spectacle to behold as the team celebrated with a victory parade, felicitation program, and a heartwarming display of camaraderie.
Euphoria on the streets, Dance at the stadium
The evening of Thursday kicked off with a vibrant open-top bus parade through Mumbai, where fans thronged the streets to shower their heroes with love. The electric atmosphere culminated at the Wankhede Stadium, where a special felicitation program awaited the champions. However, the most unforgettable moment came during the team’s lap of honour. As the iconic song “Chak de India” blared through the stadium, captain Rohit Sharma and batting mainstay Virat Kohli surprised everyone by breaking into a celebratory dance. Their enthusiasm quickly became contagious, with teammates Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and the support staff joining in the joyous display.
Here’s the video:
Nothing beats watching them dance together 🥹🥳🕺💙#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/FOsEhaFpmv
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 4, 2024
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A fitting reward
The celebrations concluded with a grand gesture by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as Team India was presented with a check for INR 125 crore. This generous reward served as a token of appreciation for ending India’s 11-year ICC title drought, a testament to the team’s dedication and perseverance.
“A big thank you to all the people turning up in the stadium and what we saw on the streets is something I’m not going to forget in my life,” said a visibly moved Kohli. This heartfelt message echoed the team spirit that propelled them to victory. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, captain Rohit emphasized the collective effort, stating that the T20 World Cup trophy “belongs to the entire nation.”
The day was not just about celebrating a victory; it was a celebration of the unifying power of cricket and the unwavering support of Indian fans. The team’s heartwarming display at the Wankhede stadium will be etched in the memory of fans for years to come.
