A jubilant crowd of passionate fans assembled at Marine Drive in South Mumbai to commemorate India's victory in the T20 World Cup.
The celebratory parade, commencing from Nariman Point and culminating at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, caused traffic to halt as thousands lined the streets, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite players.
At Wankhede Stadium, amidst the festivities, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and the entire Indian team joined in singing 'Vande Mataram' alongside the roaring crowd.
The scene evoked memories of the 2011 ODI World Cup final, when chants of the same anthem echoed as MS Dhoni struck the winning six against Sri Lanka.
The BCCI honoured the Men in Blue with a prize money of Rs 125 crore for clinching their second T20 World Cup title. Following the felicitation, the team embarked on a victory lap around the stadium, resonating with patriotic songs sung by the players.
For Rohit Sharma, who was the youngest member of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's historic 2007 squad, leading his own T20 World Champion Indian cricket team on a victory parade at the age of 37 was undoubtedly a surreal experience.
Amidst changing faces over the past fifteen years, the now-retired Indian T20 skipper has remained a stalwart figure in the team.
Addressing the fans inside the stadium, Rohit Sharma remarked, "The immense crowd reflects the same level of passion and desire for victory that we had as players. This win has brought smiles to millions of faces. This team is special, and this trophy truly belongs to the entire nation."
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