Team India Celebrates T20 World Cup Victory with Grand Parade in Mumbai
Team India, the T20 World Cup champions, landed in Mumbai to a heroic welcome for the victory parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium. A sea of fans gathered at Marine Drive to celebrate the team’s grit, determination, and resilience in winning the World Cup in West Indies. India is the first team to lift the prestigious title by remaining undefeated in the tournament.
A felicitation ceremony will be held at Wankhede Stadium following the victory parade. Indian T20I vice-captain Hardik Pandya was seen holding the trophy as the team exited the Mumbai airport. Fans also gathered in large numbers outside the airport to express their admiration for the Men in Blue.
At the Mumbai International Airport, the Indian team walked through a tricolour-draped aerobridge and was showered with flower petals as they walked through the arrival corridor. The air echoed with traditional music featuring Maharashtrian Dhol Tasha, Tutari, and Lezim. The airport also rolled out a red carpet culminating in a celebratory cake-cutting ceremony.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to ensure proper crowd and traffic management at Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium to avoid any inconvenience to the fans.
Earlier today, the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team touched down in the national capital, receiving a warm welcome from fans eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite heroes and the trophy. PM Modi interacted with the team at his residence, where the Men in Blue wore a special jersey with two stars over the BCCI’s emblem, representing their two T20 World Cup wins. The word ‘CHAMPIONS’ was written on the jersey in bold letters.
After their arrival in the national capital, Team India reached the ITC Maurya Hotel, where they cut a special cake featuring the T20 World Cup trophy to celebrate the historic win. India ended a 13-year ICC World Cup trophy drought with a historic victory in Barbados, defeating South Africa in the final by 7 runs in a thrilling encounter.
