Rohit Sharma Receives Heartwarming Welcome from Loved Ones After T20 World Cup Triumph

Team India captain Rohit Sharma's triumphant return home after India's T20 World Cup victory was marked by a heartwarming welcome from his childhood friends and family members.

Upon arriving at his residence on Thursday, Rohit was greeted with a surprise celebration organized by his loved ones. In a viral video, his friends and family can be seen saluting him, mobbing him, and lifting him on their shoulders. India batter Tilak Varma was also present at the scene, adding to the joyous atmosphere.

Rohit's return home was a culmination of a remarkable journey that saw him lead India to their second T20 World Cup title. The team's victory parade in Mumbai was met with an enthusiastic reception from fans, who lined the streets to celebrate the team's triumph.

The BCCI also hosted a special felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium, where the board distributed prize money of Rs 125 crore to the team. The players and support staff members then departed for their respective homes, carrying with them the memories of their historic victory.

Rohit's homecoming was particularly poignant as he recalled being a part of the 2007 T20 World Cup win parade in Mumbai as an up-and-coming star. He expressed his happiness at being able to lead the team to victory and bring joy to the people of India.

"2007 was a different feeling. We started off in the afternoon and this is in the evening. I cannot forget 2007, as it was my first World Cup. This is a little more special because I was leading the team. So it is a very proud moment for me. This is going to be mad. You can make out the excitement and it shows how much it means not just to us but also to the entire nation. It means a lot. So I am very happy that we could achieve something like this for them as well," said Rohit.

Rohit's T20I retirement announcement hours after India's victory added a bittersweet note to the celebrations. However, his legacy as a successful captain and a prolific batter will continue to inspire future generations of cricketers.

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