Rohit Sharma Leads India to T20 World Cup Victory with Grand Celebration in Mumbai
Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, celebrated their T20 World Cup win with a grand parade in Mumbai. Thousands of fans gathered to cheer the team as they traveled from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium. The players were felicitated with Rs 125 crore by the BCCI. Rohit expressed pride in winning as a captain and dedicated the victory to the fans. The team was welcomed warmly in Delhi before heading to Mumbai. India ended a 13-year ICC World Cup drought by defeating South Africa in the final.
Celebration Parade in Mumbai
After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, the Indian cricket team headed to Mumbai for a grand celebration. The parade started from Marine Drive and ended at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Thousands of fans gathered to cheer the team, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
Felicitations at Wankhede Stadium
At Wankhede Stadium, the players were felicitated with a prize money of Rs 125 crore by the BCCI. The event was filled with cheers, chants, and claps from passionate fans. The players took a victory lap to the tune of ‘Vande Mataram’ and shared their joy with the crowd.
Rohit Sharma’s Emotional Speech
In a video by the BCCI, Rohit Sharma recalled the 2007 T20 World Cup win parade in Mumbai when he was just 20 years old. He expressed his happiness and pride in winning as a captain and dedicated the victory to the fans who waited 11 years for this moment.
Key Performances in the Final
India defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final to end a 13-year ICC World Cup drought. Virat Kohli’s 76 helped India reach 176/7, while Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant bowling restricted South Africa to 169/8. Bumrah was named ‘Player of the Tournament’ for his outstanding performance.
