Indian Cricket Team Victory Celebration: What to Expect
After their thrilling victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on June 29 in Barbados, the Indian cricket team is all set for a grand celebration back home in India. Here’s what you can expect:
Arrival and Schedule
The team is expected to arrive in New Delhi around 6 am, where they will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 am. Following this, they will head to Mumbai for further celebrations.
🇮🇳, we want to enjoy this special moment with all of you.
So let’s celebrate this win with a victory parade at Marine Drive & Wankhede on July 4th from 5:00pm onwards.
It’s coming home ❤️🏆
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 3, 2024
Celebration in Mumbai
In Mumbai, the team will start with an open bus road show from Nariman Point and the Wankhede Stadium. A felicitation ceremony is planned at the stadium, where the players will receive a prize of Rs 125 crore.
Traffic Advisory
Due to the parade route from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium, areas like Marine Drive and Churchgate will likely experience heavy traffic. Mumbai Police have issued guidelines, urging commuters to use public transport to avoid congestion.
🏆🇮🇳 Join us for the Victory Parade honouring Team India's World Cup win! Head to Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium on July 4th from 5:00 pm onwards to celebrate with us! Save the date! #TeamIndia #Champions @BCCI @IPL pic.twitter.com/pxJoI8mRST
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 3, 2024
Joining the Celebration
Fans are encouraged to join the victory parade, which will start at 5 pm IST at Marine Drive and conclude at Wankhede Stadium. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI secretary Jay Shah have extended invitations via social media, inviting everyone to be part of this special occasion.
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Team’s Journey
The team’s return was delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, but they managed to depart from Barbados on a charter flight arranged by BCCI. They shared their excitement on social media, eager to bring the trophy home.
Conclusion
As India celebrates this momentous victory, the nation is gearing up to welcome their cricket heroes with pride and joy.