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Team India captain Rohit Sharma received an enthusiastic welcome from his childhood friends upon returning home after the grand T20 World Cup 2024 victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday (July 4). The parade, organized to honor the team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), brought the city to a standstill, highlighting the overwhelming support from fervent fans.
The festive atmosphere of Mumbai
The atmosphere was particularly electric for local hero Rohit, who led Team India to their second T20 World Cup victory. This win was especially significant as it came 17 years after their inaugural triumph in 2007, a tournament where Rohit had been a young emerging player. The parade, stretching over 2 kilometers, saw traffic halted across Mumbai, turning the streets into a sea of blue with fans cheering for their beloved team.
Celebrations at Wankhede Stadium
Following the grand parade, the celebrations continued at Wankhede Stadium, where the players were formally honored. The stadium echoed with cheers as Rohit and his teammates basked in their historic achievement. The event was a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, and the immense pride felt by the entire nation.
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A hero’s welcome at home
After the official festivities, Rohit returned to his Mumbai residence to find his friends eagerly awaiting his arrival. In a heartwarming video that quickly went viral, Rohit is seen arriving at his home, greeted by cheers and celebrations. Among those present were his close friends and Mumbai Indians (MI) teammate, Tilak Verma. The moment was marked by a touching gesture as Tilak gave Rohit a salute, followed by a slow, respectful bow before embracing him in a congratulatory hug.
Here’s the video:
𝑨 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 – Part 1️⃣ ft Childhood Friends 💙#TeamRo #RohitSharma @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/sSXJb68XRr
— Team45Ro (@T45Ro) July 4, 2024
Rohit Sharma’s outstanding run in T20 World Cup 2024
Rohit was India’s top scorer in 2024 edition, with 257 runs, including three half-centuries, averaging 36.71 and boasting a strike rate of 156.70 across eight matches. After leading India to victory, Rohit announced his retirement from T20Is, feeling that winning the trophy as captain was the perfect conclusion to his T20 career.
