Indian Cricket Team’s Victory Parade in Mumbai

DCP Pravin Munde Urges Public Transport Use

The Mumbai Police have requested people to use public transport to avoid traffic congestion during the Indian Cricket Team’s ‘Vijay Yatra’ in Mumbai on Thursday. The victorious team will participate in an open bus road show from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium, followed by a felicitation ceremony.

Details of the Event

DCP Zone 1 Pravin Munde stated, “Indian cricket team is reaching Mumbai tomorrow after winning the T20 World Cup. A victory procession in an open bus is being held from 5-7 pm on Marine Drive between Nariman Point and Wankhede Stadium. If you want to attend the procession, kindly reach before 4:30 pm and assemble on the promenade side and not on the road.”

He further urged people to use public transport to avoid traffic congestion. “A victory lap is being held in Wankhede Stadium at 7 pm. If you wish to attend that, please ensure you reach and be seated in the stadium before 6 pm… Kindly try to use public transport to avoid traffic congestion…” he added.

Legislative Council’s Resolution

The Maharashtra legislative council passed a resolution to congratulate the Indian cricket team led by Rohit Sharma for winning the T20 World Cup. Deputy Chairperson of the Council, Neelam Gorhe, read out the resolution before it was passed.

Message from Rohit Sharma

Earlier, the World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma shared a special message to Indian fans, inviting them to the victory parade at Marine Drive and the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday to celebrate the Men in Blue’s ICC T20 World Cup glory.

Team’s Journey Back Home

The Men in Blue defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final to win their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The team departed from Barbados on Wednesday in a special flight after being stranded due to Hurricane Beryl. They are expected to land in New Delhi on Thursday.