India's T20 World Cup Champions to Celebrate with Victory Parade in Mumbai

India's T20 World Cup Triumph: Victory Parade and Celebrations in Mumbai

After their historic victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian men's cricket team will be celebrated with an open bus parade and a small function at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The team, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final in Barbados, ending their 11-year wait for an ICC trophy and 17-year wait for the T20 World Cup title.

The team's arrival in India was delayed by three days due to Hurricane Beryl in Barbados. However, they arrived in Delhi on Thursday morning and are expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast. They will then board a chartered flight to Mumbai for the victory celebrations.

The victory parade will begin at the Mumbai airport, where the team will be driven to near the Wankhede Stadium. From there, they will take an open bus parade to the stadium, where a small presentation ceremony will be held. Rohit Sharma is expected to hand over the World Cup trophy to BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

The celebrations will be reminiscent of the victory parade held in Mumbai after India's triumph in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. The team's victory has brought immense joy to the nation and is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

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