Jasprit Bumrah Celebrates India’s T20 World Cup Win
India Wins the ICC T20 World Cup
On June 29, India won the ICC T20 World Cup, ending an 11-year-long wait for an ICC trophy. The final match against South Africa was held in Barbados, where India secured a seven-run victory. Key players included Virat Kohli, who scored 76 runs, Hardik Pandya, who took 3 wickets for 20 runs, and Jasprit Bumrah, who took 2 wickets for 18 runs.
Bumrah’s Joy and Gratitude
Jasprit Bumrah expressed his happiness on Instagram, saying, “I am so thankful for the last few days. I’ve been living a dream and it has filled me with happiness and gratitude.” Bumrah was named ‘Player of the Tournament’ for his outstanding performance, taking 15 wickets in eight matches.
Celebrations in India
The T20 World Cup-winning team arrived in Delhi to a warm welcome from fans. They stayed at the ITC Maurya hotel, where they celebrated with a special cake featuring the T20 World Cup trophy. The team also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence, where they wore special jerseys with two stars representing their T20 World Cup wins.
Victory Parade in Mumbai
In Mumbai, the team had an open bus victory parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium. Thousands of fans gathered to celebrate with the players. At Wankhede Stadium, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awarded the team Rs 125 crores in prize money. The players also took a victory lap to the tune of ‘Vande Mataram’ and shared their experiences and performances during the tournament.
