India experienced ICC success at last after an arduous 11-year wait after a string of unsatisfactory outcomes. South Africa was defeated by Rohit Sharma and team in the thrilling final of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday.
Indian supporters were ecstatic to watch the historic event unfold live and are looking forward to seeing and greeting the players when they return home. There will undoubtedly be a trophy celebration with the home crowd, and there may even be a big open bus parade in Mumbai.
Repeat of 2007 on cards?
When India’s team returned to India after winning the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007, there was a huge celebration. India defeated Pakistan, their bitter rivals, to win the Cup in South Africa. In a bus parade in Mumbai, MS Dhoni and the trophy were on show for the fans to see as a way to celebrate the accomplishment. When the team returns to India, a similar situation might occur once more.
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Meet with PM and then onto Mumbai
India’s return has been delayed due to the Hurricane in Barbados. The team is likely to return to India in the early morning on Thursday. Rohit Sharma and co are likely to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after returning to India. After the meet-up, the Indian team is likely to go to Mumbai where an open bus parade will be held.
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