After winning the world, the champions returned to their country on Thursday. After 13 years, India has won a cricket world cup. This is the reason why Delhi welcomed Team India with love and Mumbai welcomed them with affection. Seeing such enthusiasm of the fans, the world champions thanked everyone. After a special event at Wankhede, the team was handed over a cheque of Rs 125 crore. Actually, the players reached Delhi after a journey of about 16 hours. Everyone’s tiredness vanished with the grand welcome at the airport. After this, the stars of India met the PM and also had breakfast with him.
When they came out of Indira Gandhi International Airport amid drizzle, hundreds of fans were chanting slogans in their name and waving the tricolour to boost their morale. There was a huge crowd of fans at the airport. A special cake was arranged to welcome the champions. Team captain Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah cut the cake. Then the caravan moved forward. Amidst the cheers of India-India, the players boarded the team bus one by one. The atmosphere in the hotel was even more ecstatic. Drums were already playing. Captain Rohit and Suryakumar got lost in it as soon as they got off the bus. Both of them did Bhangra with great enthusiasm. The hotel lobby was packed to the brim. It seemed as if the whole of Delhi was eager to gather here. Everyone’s only wish was to see the world champions.
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met the PM
After this, all the players left for the Prime Minister’s residence. The players came out of the hotel around 10:30 in the morning and while leaving, captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, coach Rahul Dravid and player of the final Virat also cut the special cake kept in the hotel. Then the team reached the PMO and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The players shared their experiences with PM Modi. The PM also congratulated the players. After this the champions left for Mumbai.
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There was a warm welcome in Mumbai too
Team India was also given a warm welcome in Mumbai. The Indian cricket team was given a water salute at the airport. When they came out of the plane, they were welcomed by garlanding them. Then Team India boarded the bus and left for the victory parade, Mumbai gave the stars of India a grand welcome. The echo of India India could be heard everywhere. Every person was immersed in joy and happiness. Every person was cheering. During this, the players of Team India were also seen dancing and singing. From Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium, lakhs of people were seen desperate to get a glimpse of the champions. Despite light rain, only people were seen on the 3 km long road. Some were trying to see the players on trees and some on rooftops.
This trophy is for the entire country: Rohit Sharma
At the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma said, “Thank you everyone. It has been wonderful since we came to India. This trophy is for the whole country. It was a great honour to meet the Prime Minister. On behalf of the team and the BCCI, I thank everyone. I am really very happy and relieved. Mumbai never disappoints. We got a wonderful welcome. On behalf of the team, we want to thank the fans. I am very very happy and relieved.” Rohit also praised his teammate Hardik Pandya. During this, the enthusiastic crowd chanted “Hardik, Hardik”. Here Hardik stood up emotionally and greeted the fans.
Rohit saluted Pandya
Rohit Sharma praised Hardik Pandya’s bowling in the last over and said, “Salute to him.” He also praised Suryakumar Yadav for taking the catch of David Miller. He said that the shot was played against the wind, but Sky caught the catch out of the air. Rohit Sharma dedicated the T20 World Cup victory to the entire team. He said that India’s T20 World Cup victory is the result of team effort. Everyone gave their best to make India win the ICC title.
What these boys have done is unbelievable: Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid said that they are like family. What these boys have done is unbelievable. Hard work, resilience, never-say-die attitude, constantly trying to get better. Rohit Sharma led brilliantly. I will miss this love. What we saw today is amazing. These fans and people are the ones who make cricket a sport. It is the greatest sport in the world. I wasn’t sure if I would continue playing after the 50-over World Cup. Rohit picking up the phone and saying, “Rahul, let’s take another chance”. I am very grateful for what I experienced in Barbados. Probably one of the best phone calls I have received in my life. Definitely good. Great way to finish. There are so many things I will miss. The boys, the support staff. I am standing here today because of the rest of the support staff.
It has been a very up and down four days: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli said that a big thank you to everyone who came to the stadium and what we saw on the streets is something I will never forget in my life. The four days were full of ups and downs. We wanted to get out of Barbados as soon as possible, wanted to return to India. What has happened since we have come back is unprecedented. We were also wondering if it would get out of hand again. What happened in those last five overs was really special. I would like to mention a player who brought us back again and again, and what he did in those last two overs was unprecedented.
Virat said that after the game I felt that this is it. Now it is time to step back. I remember when I won that World Cup. I could not connect with the emotions of the senior players at that time. I was 22, 23 years old. But now, it is a different feeling. Now, to be in this situation. Both of us (Rohit) were trying for so long. The only purpose was to take the team forward for so long. There can be no better place to come back. The last time we won at Wankhede, it was a great feeling. I love playing here. This is the first time I have seen Rohit showing so many emotions on the field. I was crying, he was crying.
Thank you India: Hardik Pandya
On the other hand, Hardik Pandya thanked India for the grand welcome. He wrote on Instagram, “India, you mean the world to me! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your love. These are moments I will never forget! Thank you for coming to celebrate with us despite the rain! We love you so much! Celebrating with you is why we do what we do! We are all champions! All 1.4 billion of us! Thank you Mumbai, thank you India.”
A girl fainted due to suffocation during the Victory Parade
During Team India’s victory parade in Mumbai, a girl in the crowd started feeling suffocated. The girl fainted due to difficulty in breathing. She was rescued by the police. A video of the incident has also surfaced, in which policemen are seen carrying the girl on their shoulders. Team India was given a rousing welcome at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Drought ended after 17 years
Let us tell you that on 29th June in Barbados, Indian team defeated South Africa and won the T20 Cricket World Cup and ended the 17 year drought in the T20 format. Different glimpses of celebration of this victory were seen in every corner of the country. Similar pictures were repeated once again in Mumbai. When Team India reached Wankhede Stadium after completing the victory parade among the fans, a crowd of fans was seen there too. Team India was welcomed with the tricolour. The program of honouring the players started. This honour was for the respect that Team India has given to Indian cricket on the world stage.
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