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Our heroes are finally back after scripting the historic win in the T20 World Cup. The Indian cricket team arrived at the New Delhi IGI airport on a special Air India chartered flight on Thursday morning after a four-day halt on the Caribbean island due to Hurricane Beryl.
The cricket champions were welcomed at the airport by the fans who waited for the whole night to have a glimpse of them. Indians clinched this trophy after 16 years in 2024, before this, the T20 World Cup Trophy was bagged by the Indian cricket team in 2007.
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Rohit Sharma proudly declared, 'This trophy belongs to the entire nation,' emphasizing the collective achievement of the team. His statement reflects the spirit of unity and pride among fans nationwide.
Virat, Rohit, and Hardik exuded pure joy and celebration as they danced at the Wankhede stadium, marking a moment of triumph and camaraderie in their victory.
Virat, Rohit and Hardik dancing at the Wankhede stadium. 🇮🇳🏆pic.twitter.com/tZpengKCUh— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024Hardik Pandya proudly showcased the World Cup trophy to the enthusiastic Wankhede Stadium crowd, celebrating a triumphant moment.
Hardik Pandya showing the World Cup trophy to the Wankhede crowd. 🏆pic.twitter.com/h5wjT58FFx— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024Mumbai adorned a new spectacle during the victory parade, showcasing vibrant colors, enthusiastic crowds, and a jubilant atmosphere across its streets and landmarks. The city glowed with pride and celebration, embodying the spirit of triumph and unity.
MUMBAI.... YOU'VE ROCKED COMPLETELY...!!! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/NFnjLJ6p9W— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024The Victory Parade has triumphantly concluded its journey at Wankhede Stadium, marking a celebratory culmination amidst enthusiastic crowds.
Team India is currently en route to Wankhede Stadium, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated event. Excitement mounts as fans await their arrival at the iconic venue.
Virat Kohli proudly displays the World Cup trophy, symbolizing the pinnacle of achievement in cricket. The moment captures the culmination of dedication, skill, and team effort on the grandest stage.
Virat Kohli with the World Cup trophy. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/JG6flZ3VTT— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024The Player of the Tournament proudly lifts the trophy, celebrating their outstanding performance. It's a moment of triumph and recognition for their exceptional contribution to the tournament.
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The Player of the Tournament proudly lifts the trophy, celebrating their outstanding performance. It's a moment of triumph and recognition for their exceptional contribution to the tournament.
The Player Of The Tournament raising the trophy. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/5rotveQSJn— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024Team India's victory parade to Wankhede Stadium on an open bus has commenced in Mumbai. Staff at Wankhede Stadium are struggling to cover the 'Champions' podium due to heavy rains.
Fans of Men in Blue have come to meet, support and congratulate
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Thousands of fans eagerly await Team India's arrival.
Wankhede Stadium is filled with enthusiastic fans eagerly awaiting the event. Excitement is palpable as spectators gather for the anticipated occasion. The atmosphere is electric at Wankhede Stadium, bustling with cricket enthusiasts.
Wankhede Stadium is jam packed. 🫡🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/bXVwNBb43w— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024Mumbai Indians and Team India player Hardik Pandya comes out of the Mumbai airport with the T20 World Cup trophy as fans go crazy after watching their heroes in front of them.
HARDIK PANDYA HAS ARRIVED IN MUMBAI. 🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/to9C0SkDj8— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024Team India have now left the airport and are on their way to Marine Drive for the 1 Km long victory parade till the Wankhede Stadium
CAPTAIN ROHIT SHARMA & HIS BOYS ARE ON THE WAY TO WANKHEDE 🇮🇳🔥.
IT'S GOING TO BE HISTORICAL 🏆.pic.twitter.com/z4f6QJ4ClA
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Team India got a heroes welcome as they landed in Mumbai as well, with airport authorities arranging a little victory parade of their own to escort the plane on the runway as well.
Victory parade by Mumbai Airport Authorities. 🇮🇳🏆 pic.twitter.com/oaGsWZPzxk— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024The T20 World Cup 2024 victory parade in Mumbai is experiencing a little delay as the players arrived in Mumbai a little late. The open-top bus is waiting for the players to take them to the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
As Team India landed in Mumbai for the victory parade, they got a water salute at the airport by the airport staff. Fans are still going strong as they wait for the team to come over.
Team India's flight gets a water salute at airport. pic.twitter.com/b2Xcb6ctCV— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024The stage is set at the Wankhede Stadium where Team India will be celebrating the T20 World Cup title. It is the same stadium where India won the 2011 ODI World Cup as well.
The champions stage is ready. 🇮🇳 (Vinesh Prabhu) pic.twitter.com/1VO6SO4Dqu— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024A recent video that is doing the rounds on the internet showed Team India's Open-Top bus parade struggling to go through the jam-packed Marine Drive to reach the airport.
Team India's Parade bus stuck in traffic before it could pick the Indian players. 😂 (Devendra Pandey). pic.twitter.com/RjYSIHfvFk— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024From getting battered by his home fans, Hardik Pandya has returned as a national hero and fans are chanting his name in the same stadium which booed him months ago.
'HARDIK HARDIK' CHANTS AT WANKHEDE.
- From getting booed to now getting cheered. 🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/bU9KF1ncMH
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024
Team India has not yet landed in Mumbai but the party has already started in Marine Drive as fans get ready to witness the victory parade.
MARINE DRIVE HAS GONE CRAZY. 🤯🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/v0Aa1CYCv5— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024Fans were heard chanting Team India skipper Rohit Sharma's name inside Wankhede Stadium while they wait for the team to arrive.
Rohit Sharma chants in Wankhede stadium. 🥶🔥 pic.twitter.com/AzojNUI1Na— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 4, 2024As fans start to enter the Wankhede Stadium for the celebrations, rain has covered the stadium in what is promising to be a great celebration.
ITS RAINING AT THE WANKHEDE STADIUM. 🌧️pic.twitter.com/DRimimDDTx— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024Indian cricket fans start gathering around Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium to see their heroes with the T20 World Cup trophy
WANKHEDE IS GETTING READY FOR THE MADNESS. 🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/ciSQ659TQv— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024Preparations are all set for the victory parade that will take place in Mumbai on Thursday evening from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium.
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All smiles reach to meet PM Modi. Interactions, photos, love, laughter... see what happened inside this VVIP's residence.
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The Indian cricket team aka men in blue leave 7, Lok Kalyan Marg after meeting PM Modi. The victory parade in Mumbai is waiting!
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Senior police officials including the joint police commissioner Satyanarayan Choudhary are on inspection to the Wankhede stadium to assess security arrangements.
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BCCI shared a beautiful video of the Indian cricket team after its arrival that shows captain Rohit Sharma in his most raw and sweet form. The way he waves at fans and smiles, cuts the cake, grooves... Nobody would have ever seen this most innocent side of Sharmaji ka beta.
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Crowd hails Ro-Hit! And the Hitman grooves a little on Bhangra steps
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Our cricket champions have arrived at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg to meet PM Modi after winning the second T20I title.
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BCCI Vice-president Rajeev Shukla is full of praises for the Indian men's cricket team.
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The Indian Men's Cricket Team is finally at the ITC Maurya Hotel, Chanakyapuri where they are set to be welcomed and celebrated with pomp and show.
BCCI on its X handle has dropped a video of the cricketers having fun and laughter, a video you can't afford to miss.
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BCCI President Roger Binny is at ITC Maurya to welcome the champions as they reach the hotel from the IGI Airport after scripting a terrific win in Barbados.
#watch | BCCI President Roger Binny at ITC Maurya in Delhi.Men's Indian Cricket Team is at the hotel as they arrived in Delhi from Barbados after winning the #t20worldcup2024 trophy. pic.twitter.com/mCCidY3S4X— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024The captain of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma aka Hitman arrives at the airport with the trophy.
#watch | Captain Rohit Sharma with the #t20worldcup trophy at Delhi airport as Team India arrives from Barbados, after winning the T20I World Cup.(Earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/ORNhSBIrtx— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024