Marine Drive witnessed an electrifying atmosphere as thousands of cricket enthusiasts gathered to welcome Team India, returning home triumphantly with the T20 World Cup trophy. The victory parade has captivated the nation, drawing reactions from prominent figures such as former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and business tycoon Anand Mahindra, who expressed their admiration on social media.

The jubilant crowd, filled with fervour and national pride, lined the streets of Marine Drive, waiting for hours to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. The scene was a testament to the unyielding support and love for cricket in India, especially following the team’s remarkable achievement of ending a 17-year wait for a T20 World Cup title.

Sourav Ganguly took to Instagram to share his elation, writing, “This is what makes Indian cricket apart from the rest. The players deserve every bit of this for what they have achieved… so proud of each and every individual.” Accompanying his heartfelt message, Ganguly posted two photos. The first captured the massive crowd gathered at Marine Drive, while the second depicted a collage of the players arriving with the coveted T20 World Cup trophy.

Anand Mahindra also joined in the celebration, commending the team and the fans for their unwavering support.“It’s no longer the Queen’s Necklace in Mumbai. It’s now Mumbai’s JAADU KI JHAPPI”, he wrote

Netizens reacts

One user commenting on the post wrote, “This is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable celebration photos and videos in the history of Indian cricket, taken at Marine Drive in Mumbai.” Another user added, “Cricket is truly an emotion in India.”

On Instagram, one user responded to Sourav Ganguly’s post with, “Yes, sir, and we all know without you, it was not possible.” Many others shared this sentiment, calling him the “architect” behind the Indian Team’s success. They acknowledged Ganguly’s pivotal role during his tenure as BCCI President, when he convinced Rahul Dravid to take on the role of head coach for the team.

Another user wrote, “Dada this credit goes to you as well, who convinced and appointed Our Rahul Dravid as Indian coach to witness this…”