For those without tickets, the lanes leading to the gigantic stadium became a hub of excitement. Fans danced to the chants of “India! India!” and the thumping beats of the dhol, which erupted the moment the Indian team completed formalities inside the stadium.
Amidst the revelry, Team India’s first priority was to take the trophy to the temple inside the stadium. ICC Chair Jay Shah accompanied the players as they offered prayers and received blessings before moving on to the celebrations.
