Cricket admirers launch huge parade for India team after world cup triumph
Date
7/17/2024 6:50:25 AM
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Mumbai transformed into a sea of jubilant cricket fans as they gathered in massive numbers to welcome home the Indian cricket team following their triumphant win at the Cricket World Cup. India claimed victory against South Africa in the final of the 20-over tournament held over the weekend in Barbados, marking the nation's first world cricket title in 13 years, further solidifying India's status as the most populous nation in the cricketing world.
The team's return was initially delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, which tragically claimed at least 10 lives in the Caribbean. Upon arrival back in India aboard a chartered Air India flight, the players first attended a celebratory breakfast hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Describing the meeting as “excellent,” Modi expressed his delight at having a “memorable conversation” with the cricketers about their remarkable journey throughout the tournament.
After landing in Mumbai from Delhi, the squad, led by captain Rohit Sharma, paraded in an open-top bus to the iconic Wankhede Stadium, where grand celebrations organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awaited them. Despite the threat of rain, enthusiastic crowds lined the streets, eagerly waving banners and chanting slogans in support of their victorious team. Reports from Mumbai police indicated that several fans sustained injuries and some experienced breathing difficulties during the overwhelming celebration.
Social media was abuzz with clips showcasing the fervor of cricket enthusiasts, who jostled for a glimpse of their heroes. One fan, sharing a video on X (formerly Twitter), aptly noted, “Cricket is religion in India,” underscoring the deep cultural significance of the sport in the country. The scene at Wankhede Stadium epitomized the passion and devotion that millions of Indians hold for cricket, making the World Cup victory not just a sporting achievement but a momentous national celebration.
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