The victorious Indian cricket team led by Rohit Sharma arrived at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence early Thursday morning to a grand reception, celebrating their triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup held in Barbados. The team will be honored by the Prime Minister and invited for a meal.
Special Recognition for Champions
Wearing jerseys with ‘CHAMPIONS’ in bold, the Men in Blue were greeted by PM Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi. They secured their second T20 World Cup title with a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the final.
Return Amidst Adversity
The journey home was marked by challenges, as Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, disrupted travel plans in Barbados. Organized by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, the team’s return flight touched down in Delhi early Thursday morning, bringing with them the coveted T20 World Cup trophy.
Victory Details
India’s path to victory was highlighted by Virat Kohli’s stellar performance, scoring 76 runs to propel India to 176/7. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding bowling performances restricted South Africa to 169/8, securing the win despite Heinrich Klaasen’s aggressive 52 runs.
Celebratory Events
Following the tradition of celebrating major victories, the team plans an open-top bus parade in Mumbai, commencing from Marine Drive and culminating at the iconic Wankhede Stadium at 5:00 PM today.
The nation eagerly awaits to join in celebrating Team India’s remarkable achievement and looks forward to witnessing the heroes’ parade through the streets of Mumbai.