Team India’s victory parade after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 was a grand affair, with fans swarming Mumbai’s Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium to cheer on their heroes. The parade, which started at Marine Drive, saw the players waving to the crowds from a decked-out parade bus, with fans displaying giant Tricolours and chanting the names of their favorite players.
The Mumbai Police had to manage traffic congestion at key areas to ensure a smooth parade for the team, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde issuing directives to the police commissioner to avoid any mismanagement or inconvenience to the fans. Former cricketer Irfan Pathan urged Mumbaikars to welcome the champions with unparalleled enthusiasm.
The team, which had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi earlier, received a warm water salute upon their arrival at Mumbai airport. The ‘vijay rath’ bus carrying the players got stuck in the massive crowd, delaying the parade briefly. Players like Hardik Pandya lifted the World Cup trophy to show the fans at the airport.
The victory parade culminated in a felicitation ceremony at Wankhede Stadium, where the players were honored for their historic win. The celebrations continued late into the night, with fans chanting the names of their favorite players and reveling in the team’s success. Overall, the victory parade was a fitting tribute to Team India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup, with the players showered with love and adulation from their adoring fans.
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