Team India Arrival Updates:
The Indian cricket team has made a triumphant return home after clinching the T20 World Cup 2024. They arrived at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 where special bus arrangements had been made for their arrival. The team completed their immigration formalities upon arrival, then headed to the ITC Maurya Hotel.
Eager fans had already gathered at Delhi Airport to catch a glimpse of Team India. As soon as they emerged from the airport, the crowd erupted with cheers of 'India-India'.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a celebratory video on social media. In the video, the players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, can be seen with the trophy, with Rohit Sharma even waving it triumphantly. You can watch the video below.
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The Indian team emerged victorious against South Africa in the T20 Cup final in Barbados on June 29, winning the match by 7 runs. According to the schedule, the team's flight arrived in Delhi around 6 AM on July 4th.
The energy of the fans at Delhi Airport was palpable. Some had been there since late night, eager to witness the champion players in person.
At the ITC Maurya Hotel, players received a grand welcome. Videos show Indian head coach Rahul Dravid amongst the team, greeting the admirers.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah made a special announcement encouraging fans to join in the victory parade. He posted, 'Join us in celebrating our World Champion Team India's victory parade. Remember the date, July 4th, 5 PM, between Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium.'
Rohit Sharma also made an emotional appeal regarding the victory parade. He posted, 'We want to enjoy this special moment with all of you. So come join us on July 4th, 5 PM, at Marine Drive and Wankhede for a victory celebration.'
Such a parade was also organized 17 years ago when a team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa, defeating rivals Pakistan in the final. Under Rohit Sharma's captainship, the team secured the T20 World Cup title on June 29th, beating South Africa by 7 runs.
The day's schedule for Team India on July 4th includes:
Their flight landed at 6 AM in Delhi.
Around 9:30 AM, the players will leave for the Prime Minister's house.
They are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 AM.
After meeting the PM, the players will take a chartered flight to Mumbai.
Upon landing in Mumbai, the players will travel in an open bus to the Wankhede Stadium.
The victory parade is set to begin at 5 PM between Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium.
Seventeen years after their first T20 World Cup win, Team India has yet again been crowned champions in 2021, carving a place in history. Post-victory, cricket legends Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma, and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20 internationals.
The stellar Indian squad for the T20 World Cup included: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj. Reserve players: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan.
