Team India Celebrates T20 World Cup Victory with Wankhede Parade and "Vande Mataram"

Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium erupted in a symphony of voices as thousands of jubilant fans gathered to witness Team India's triumphant victory parade following their T20 World Cup triumph. The stadium reverberated with the stirring strains of "Vande Mataram" as the Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, embarked on a victory lap to express their gratitude to the unwavering support of their loyal fans.

The atmosphere at Wankhede Stadium was reminiscent of the iconic 2011 ODI World Cup final, where chants of "Vande Mataram" accompanied MS Dhoni's match-winning six against Sri Lanka. The victory parade, which commenced from Nariman Point and culminated at Wankhede Stadium, brought traffic to a standstill as thousands lined the streets to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes.

For Rohit Sharma, who made his debut as the youngest member of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's historic 2007 squad, leading his own T20 World Champion Indian cricket team on a victory lap at age 37 was a surreal experience. Prior to the victory lap, a viral video on social media captured Virat Kohli instructing Team India players to join in singing "Vande Mataram" with the crowd, sparking speculation about whether it was Kohli's initiative to include the anthem during the victory celebrations.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honored the Men in Blue with a prize money of Rs 125 crore for their victorious campaign in the T20 World Cup. Following their monumental contributions to India's second T20 World Cup triumph, skipper Rohit Sharma and superstar Virat Kohli announced their retirements from T20 Internationals. Kohli, awarded player of the match for his sublime 76 in the final against South Africa, was the first to announce his decision, followed shortly by Rohit, who stated that having achieved his goals, it was time to step aside.

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