NEW DELHI: A massive crowd of enthusiastic fans gathered at Marine Drive in South Mumbai to celebrate the Indian team's victory in the T20 World Cup.
The parade, which started from Nariman Point and ended at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, brought traffic to a standstill as thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of their favorite players.
During the celebration at Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and the rest of the Indian team sang 'Vande Mataram' along with the entire crowd.
1/8:List of trophies won by Rohit Sharma
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2/8:T20 World Cup 2024
<p>T20 World Cup triumph was all the more remarkable given the scale of the competition, which featured a record 20 teams vying for the coveted title. Under Rohit's astute leadership, India emerged as the undisputed champions, cementing their dominance in the shortest format of the game</p><br /><br />PTI
3/8:Rohit Sharma
<p>Rohit Sharma spearheaded an unstoppable Indian team to a historic victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. </p>AFP
4/8:IPL Trophy
<p>Rohit Sharma has cemented his status as one of the most successful captains in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, leading his team to a remarkable five title wins. This impressive achievement puts him on par with the legendary MS Dhoni, who also boasts five IPL titles as captain. </p>Agencies
5/8:Asia Cup
<p>Rohit Sharma led India to a resounding victory in two Asia Cup, clinching the title as captain and showcasing his leadership prowess. Under his guidance, the team displayed exceptional skill and teamwork, outperforming their opponents to emerge as champions.</p>Agencies
6/8:Champions Trophy
<p>Rohit Sharma led the Mumbai Indians to a thrilling victory in the 2013 Champions League T20, clinching the title with a impressive performance. This triumph marked a significant milestone in Rohit's career, showcasing his leadership skills and ability to perform under pressure.</p>Agencies
7/8:Champions League 2013
<p>Rohit Sharma's career as an opener began with a bang in the 2013 Champions Trophy, where he made a memorable debut in the role, helping India clinch the coveted title. His promotion to the top of the order proved to be a masterstroke, as he formed a formidable partnership with Shikhar Dhawan, and India went on to win the tournament, marking a triumphant start to Rohit's tenure as an opener.</p>Agencies
8/8:T20 World Cup 2007
<p>A youthful Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that made history by winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. The tournament, which marked the debut of the T20 format on the global stage, saw India emerge as champions, and Rohit, then just starting his international career, played a vital role in the team's success.<br /></p>AgenciesThe moment was reminiscent of the 2011 ODI World Cup final when the crowd chanted the same song as MS Dhoni hit the winning six against Sri Lanka.
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The BCCI felicitated the Men in Blue with a Rs 125 crore prize money for their second T20 World Cup victory. After the felicitation, the team took a victory lap around the stadium, with players singing the patriotic song.
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 must have been a surreal experience.
As the faces around him have changed over the past decade and a half, the now-retired Indian T20 skipper has remained a constant presence in the team.
"This (crowd) tells that the desperation we had to win was similar to the desperation which the fans had. The win has brought smiles on faces of crores of people. This is a special team and this trophy belongs to the nation," Rohit said while addressing the fans inside the stadium.
