T20 World Cup champions return home LIVE: Rohit Sharma and Co celebrate at Wankhede after victory parade
"Bumrah is a once in a generation bolwer": Kohli
Virat Kohli gives the ultimate praise to Jasprit Bumrah and calls him a "once in a generation bowler", while referencing his death over brilliance in thw T20 World Cup Final against South Africa. Kohli even talks about signing a petition for naming Bumrah the "8th wonder of the world"
KOHLI!! KOHLI!! CHANTS ECHO AT WANKHEDE
IT IS ANOTHER BIG MOMENT THAT THE FANS WERE WAITING ALL DAY FOR!! Virat Kohli walks up to the stage to address the fans who have already begun with the thunderous chants of "KOHLI!! KOHLI!!"
Dravid talks about Rohit's crucial phone call
Rahul Dravid recalls the moment when India skipper Rohit Sharma called him up and convinced him to remain as India coach for the T20 World Cup, which eventually led to their long-desired glory.
Rahul Dravid addresses Wankhede crowd
India coach Rahul Dravid now takes the centre-stage and is greeted with similar loud cheers from the thousands of fans at the Wankhede Stadium. Dravid starts off by lauding the character and determination that the entire team showed to mark their T20 World Cup triumph.
ROHIT CREDITS HARDIK PANDYA FOR FINAL OVER
Rohit Sharma recalls the moment from the T20 World Cup Final after Suryakumar Yadav took the brilliant catch of David Miller, which potentially turned the match around. The India skipper then lauds Hardik Pandya for his brilliant final over, which then leads to loud "Hardik!! Hardik!!" cheers at Wankhede.
Rohit Sharma greeted with deafening cheer in Wankhede
As soon as Rohit Sharma gets called over to the podium to address the fans, the loud and deafening cheers from the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium makes him stop midway his speech.
Felicitation Ceremony starts at Wankhede
We are underway with the felicitation ceremony for the T20 World Cup champions, Team India at the Wankhede stadium.
Huge 'Rohit, Rohit' chants at the Wankhede stadium. pic.twitter.com/PED5JXUarg
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024
TEAM INDIA DANCES WITH FANS AT WANKHEDE
THE CELEBRATIONS ARE AT FULL STRETCH!!! Team India take a lap of honour around the Wankhede Stadium and then go all out and dance in the grooves of popular Bollywood song "Chak de India" with the thousands of fans at the venue.
Hardik Pandya showing the World Cup trophy to the Wankhede crowd. ????pic.twitter.com/h5wjT58FFx
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024
TEAM INDIA ARRIVE AT WANKHEDE
Rohit Sharma-led T20 World Cup champions Team India have now come at end for their open-top bus parade and have now arrived at the Wankdede stadium, where they will be felicitated.
VIRAT KOHLI GIVES A FLYING KISS TO THE CROWD. ❤️pic.twitter.com/cCz4QENyVX
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024
Rohit-Virat celebrate T20 World Cup with fans
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can be seen screaming and celebrating at the top of their voices, as they charge the thousands of fans at Marine Drive with their hard-fought T20 World Cup trophy.
#WATCH | Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lift the #T20WorldCup2024 trophy and show it to the fans who have gathered to see them hold their victory parade, in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/jJsgeYhBnw
— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid celebrate with a hug
India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid can be seen sharing a joyful hug as they are amazed by the brilliant reception from the thousands of fans at Marine Drive. Rohit-led Team India will carry out their victory parade and then move to the Wankhede stadium for their special felicitation.
Our Champions with the trophy!????????????
— Urrmi (@Urrmi_) July 4, 2024
Full power!! ????#VictoryParade #Mumbai #India pic.twitter.com/XfqUR4wc5r
Suryakumar Yadav shows respect to Rohit and Kohli
Amidst their jubilant celebrations, Suryakumar Yadav gestures to the fans at Marine Drive to cheer and chant the names of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The India batting duo will hold special value for this affection from the fans after declaring their retirement from T20Is.
Different feel thanku ???????? INDIA pic.twitter.com/F1nn2rmME2
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) July 4, 2024
Hardik Pandya hands World Cup to Virat Kohli
Hardik Pandya makes a brilliant gesture by handing the T20 World Cup trophy to Virat Kohli and asks him to celebrate with the fans from their open-top bus. The celebrations are only getting started and the fans have already started their loud "India!! India!!" chants.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) July 4, 2024
From #TeamIndia to the fans, thank you for your unwavering support ????#T20WorldCup | #Champions pic.twitter.com/GaV49Kmg8s
Jubilant Rahul Dravid waves at fans
India have begun their victory parade at the Marine Drive in Mumbai and coach Rahul Dravid, Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli can be seen waving and celebrating with the eager fans from their special open-top bus.
#WATCH | Team India begins its victory parade in Mumbai and passes through a sea of Cricket fans who have gathered to see the T20 World Cup champions. #T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/hDSY9rK62S
— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024
THE OPEN-TOP BUS PARADE BEGINS
Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid-led Team India are now on their way to Marine Drive after boarding their special open-top bus. The Men In Blue will celebrate with their fans who have gathering up outside the Wankhede Stadium and the Marine Drive in Mumbai since the morning.
THE OPEN-TOP BUS PARADE BEGINS
Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid-led Team India are now on their way to Marine Drive after boarding their special open-top bus. The Men In Blue will celebrate with their fans who have gathering up outside the Wankhede Stadium and the Marine Drive in Mumbai since the morning.
Fans geared up at Marine Drive
Fans are getting more and more eager for the arrival of the T20 World Cup 2024 Champions at the Marine Drive for their open-top bus parade. Some fans have started loud chants and even singing the popular song" Vande Maataram" as Team India nears Marine Drive.
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— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) July 4, 2024
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Police desperately managing crowd
The Mumbai Police is working overtime to help the Indian team and the fans have a smooth experience.
#WATCH | Mumbai: The 'vijay rath' bus for Team India, which will carry the T20 World Cup champions, gets stuck in the crowd. Police personnel disperse the crowd and make way for the bus to reach Marine Drive. pic.twitter.com/FzB4tyckD5
— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024
Hardik Pandya gives sneak peek to fans
See you soon, Wankhede ☺️ pic.twitter.com/lHOKvYdEqh
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 4, 2024
Welcome back to Mumbai, Hardik Pandya ????pic.twitter.com/OubZklNtR4
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 4, 2024
Passionate fans wait for Indian team
All in readiness for the #T20WorldCup Champions homecoming ???????????? pic.twitter.com/vCvvcJaIEZ
— ICC (@ICC) July 4, 2024
Indian team bus to meet fans in Marine Drive
Passionate fans are braving the rain and waiting for the Indian team in Marine Drive. The Indian team bus has crossed the bridge and will be meeting the sea of fans before heading to their hotel and then the Wankhede Stadium.
Wankhede gears up for the champions
The thousands of fans at the Wankhede stadium are all amped up to welcome their T20 World Cup winning Rohit Sharma-led Team India, and some have even started the chants of "Ganapati Bappa Morya".
Full Ganpati visarjan vibes bro ???? pic.twitter.com/X9Fz65uD0D
— Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) July 4, 2024
Team India Bus leaves Mumbai Airport
The Men in Blue team bus has finally managed to leave the Mumbai Airport and they will now head to their open-top bus for their T20 World Cup celebrations.
Mumbai Police issues order for Marine Drive
Mumabi Police took their X account to issue an update for the citizens, and warn them to avoid taking the Marine Drive route due to heavy congestion and traffic. Team India are scheduled to carry out an open-top bus parade to celebrate their T20 World Cup glory with their fans.
" Due to the heavy rush of fans around Wankhede Stadium for the Victory Parade of the Indian Cricket Team, citizens are requested to avoid commuting towards Marine Drive, " Mumbai Polices' post said.
Men in Blue greeted with flowers
The excitement is breaking the charts as Rohit Sharma-led team India have now walked out of the Chatrapatu Shivaji Maharaj Airport, and are now being greeted with flower garlands and bouquets. The team will soon move to their open-top bus for the T20 World Cup celebration parade.
TEAM INDIA WELCOMED WITH WATER SALUTE
The fire department at the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport gave the Indian team a special Water-Salute upon their flight making touchdown.
Team India's flight gets a water salute at airport. pic.twitter.com/b2Xcb6ctCV
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024
Rain not a bother in Marine drive
Despite consistent rain, the crowd has not diminished by even the thinnest of margins at Marine Drive in Mumbai. Rohit Sharma-led Team India will carry out an open-bus parade from Marine drive to the Wankhede stadium.
#WATCH | Mumbai: A massive sea of people covers every inch of Marine Drive as fans cheer on and await Team India's arrival.
— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024
The team will have a victory parade shortly, to celebrate their #T20WorldCup2024 victory. pic.twitter.com/oibKAzzhZc
TEAM INDIA ARRIVES IN MUMBAI
THE MOMENT WE ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid-led Team India have landed in Mumbai airport and will now commence with the T20 World Cup celebrations.
#WATCH | Team India - the #T20WorldCup2024 champions - arrives in Mumbai. They will have a victory parade here in the city shortly, to celebrate their victory.
— ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024
(Video - Mumbai International Airport Limited) pic.twitter.com/mSehaLmsNZ
Rain in Mumbai
The passionate Indian team fans have braved rains as the wait for the Indian team to return to Mumbai for their open bus parade.
Scene from Marine Drive, Wankhede & Churchgate. Chants of Rohit and Kohli everywhere. Free entry in Wankhede Stadium first come basis. Amazing vibes owing to #MumbaiRains ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/k1mEcViGNg
— Mumbai Nowcast (@s_r_khandelwal) July 4, 2024
Rain not a bother in Marine drive
Despite consistent rain, the crowd has not diminished by even the thinnest of margins at Marine Drive in Mumbai. Rohit Sharma-led Team India will carry out an open-bus parade from Marine drive to the Wankhede stadium.
TEAM INDIA ARRIVES IN MUMBAI
THE MOMENT WE ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid-led Team India have landed in Mumbai airport and will now commence with the T20 World Cup celebrations.
Rain in Mumbai
The passionate Indian team fans have braved rains as the wait for the Indian team to return to Mumbai for their open bus parade.
Wankhede and Marine Drive packed
The crowd have gathered at the Wankhede Stadium and Marin Drive ahead of Team India's arrival. The passionate crowd are chanting the names of Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
The aerial view of Marine Drive. ???????? pic.twitter.com/VwnyA0FfkP
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024
Mumbai Victory Parade Live: Team lands in Mumbai
The Indian cricket team has landed in Mumbai ahead of its victory parade, which is set to begin in some time from now. However, it has also started raining in Mumbai.THIS IS INDIAN CRICKET. ????????
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024
THIS IS PEAK CINEMA. ???? pic.twitter.com/pBSYCeRDeY
Jul 4, 2024 16:40 IST
Mumbai Victory Parade Live:
When MS Dhoni-led Team India won the inaugural edition of T20 World Cup in 2007, the side also did a victory parade in Mumbai. Crowd gathered in huge numbers to greet the players. Have some similar expectations from the victory parade set to take place today.
HARDIK PANDYA CHANTS IN WANKHEDE. ????
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 4, 2024
- He has turned Boos to Chants. pic.twitter.com/cHvzA8xqxc
Mumbai Victory Parade Live:
Team India will celebrate the World Cup victory with fans in an open-top bus in Mumbai and the special vehicle, painted in colours of Team India, has reached Marine Drive in the city ahead of team's arrival from Delhi. The bus also has a picture of the elated Indian team after they won the T20 World Cup trophy in the West Indies. The Rohit Sharma-led side will travel in the bus from Marine Drive to the iconic Wankhede Stadium celebrating the victory with the cricket fans.
Hardik Hardik chants in Wankhede .
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) July 4, 2024
How the Tables have Turned.pic.twitter.com/cZrbC4LoCh
Mumbai Victory Parade Live: Banyan tree cut down for victory parade
Team India's victory parade will take at Marin Drive in Mumbai. For the preparations for the much-awaited parade, a bizarre step has been taken. According to the report of Indian Express, some branches of a banyan tree have been cut down, in order to make a clear way for the players during the parade.MADNESS OUTSIDE TRIDENT HOTEL. ???? pic.twitter.com/y5Uc7kNr54
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2024
Mumbai Victory Parade Live: Open-top bus reaches Nariman Point
Yes, it's coming home. The open-top bus has reached Nariman Point from where the players and the support staff members will board the bus.
Open Bus for Victory Parade of team India reached Nariman Point.
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) July 4, 2024
The victory parade will be held at #MarineDrive and Wankhede Stadium from 5:00 p.m. onwards.#T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/IPjgRX3j9l
Mumbai Victory Parade Live: Full details of open-top bus parade
The open-top bus, which has been labelled with the Indian team photo from the T20 World Cup trophy celebration, is currently at the Wankhede Stadium. The bus will meet the players at NCPA (National Center for Performing Arts) at Nariman Point. The bus parade will go on for 1-and-a-half kilometer and reach the Wankhede Stadium.
Thousands of fans have already gathered along the Marine Drive and the Wankhede Stadium.
It's going to be a really huge celebration at the Wankhede Stadium. .
MARINE DRIVE GOING MAD WITH FANS ???? pic.twitter.com/iA2LuxYp3C
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 4, 2024
Delhi to Mumbai celebration Live: Vistara's special 'Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma' gesutre
The Vistara airline paid a tribute to two of the India’s stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The Indian team is enroute Mumbai from Delhi via the Vistara flight and the special part about it is the call sign that has been assigned to it. The call sign for India’s flight from Delhi to Mumbai is ‘UK1845’ which signifies the jersey numbers of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The call sign had Kohli’s jersey number 18 and Rohit’s jersey number 45.
The flight took off at 2:55 pm from Delhi and is scheduled to land in Mumbai at 5:20 pm. The Vistara flight will make its landing at the Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport, Mumbai. Indian team is having a packed day ever since they landed in India, bringing the Cup back home. An Air India chartered plane brought back the stranded Indian team and journalists home from Barbados. After a 16-hour-long flight, the World Champions touched the Indian soil during the early morning of July 4.
Team India victory Parade Live Updates: Ceremony to start at 4:00 pm IST
The BCCI shared an update with the fans mentioning the starting time of the victory parade of team India. The ceremony is set to begin at 4 pm IST. Fans can enter the Wankhede Stadium from Gates 2,3 and 4.