Team India’s victory parade to celebrate their T20 World Cup triumph concluded at the Wankhede Stadium on July 4, 2024. The parade was a grand celebration with a massive sea of people covering every inch of Marine Drive in Mumbai. The parade included players from Team India dancing and singing with the crowd.
BCCI office bearers presented Team India with a cheque of ₹125 Crores during the event. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen singing “Vande Mataram” with the crowd, showcasing their joy and pride in the victory.
During the celebrations, Kohli reflected on the emotional connection with the triumph, stating that he now understood the emotions of seniors who cried after the 2011 WC triumph. Rahul Dravid expressed his gratitude for the love shown by the fans, and Jasprit Bumrah dismissed retirement talks, saying he had just started.
Rohit Sharma expressed his gratitude for leading such a special team, while Virat Kohli praised Bumrah as a once-in-a-generation bowler. The celebrations included a warm welcome in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, where the team was greeted with enthusiasm.
The parade concluded with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lifting the T20 World Cup trophy and displaying it to the thrilled crowd. The event was marked by joy, pride, and a sense of unity among players and fans alike.
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