On July 4, Mumbai turned into a cricket carnival. A massive crowd gathered to welcome Team India and celebrate their T20 World Cup victory. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, the players embarked on an open bus ride along Marine Drive, where throngs of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their heroes and cheer them on.
The festivities continued at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, where the team danced and savoured the moment at the venue where India clinched the ODI World Cup in 2011. Coach Rahul Dravid and players such as Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli enthusiastically interacted with the crowd. Amidst this celebration, a captivating photo of the team bus surrounded by jubilant fans has gone viral, encapsulating the indomitable spirit of Mumbai.
Before their grand welcome in Mumbai, the Men in Blue arrived in Delhi, where they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi after returning from Barbados. Following this, the team flew to Mumbai for their scheduled Victory Parade. IPL team, Mumbai Indians’ (MI) official X page, shared a unique aerial view of the parade, featuring a sea of fans wearing blue jerseys, flooding the iconic Queen’s Necklace and creating a surreal and unforgettable moment. Social media users were in awe seeing the crowd’s enthusiasm and sharing the picture, MI wrote, “This right here is the spirit of Mumbai.”
This right here is the spirit of Mumbai ✨????????: @ompsyram#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/6Oc5wuM1xg
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 4, 2024
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “Mosaic over sidewall in this pic also sync with the crowd.”
Mosaic over sidewall in this pic also sync with the crowd.— Gaurav Singh (@grvwins) July 4, 2024
Another shared, “Big salute to Mumbai police for managing this huge crowd.”
Big salute to Mumbai police for managing this huge crowd— @iammp (@maheshspawar1) July 4, 2024
“That’s the spirit of a billion Indians,” a comment read.
That's the spirit of a billion Indians, not just Mumbai. No matter which part of the country you visit, you'll receive a warm reception that's equally, if not more, welcoming.— Kalyan Suhrud (@Suhrud3) July 4, 2024
Another wrote, “Mumbaikars train for this every day in locals.”
Mumbaikars train for this everyday in locals.— ady (@ady24mm) July 5, 2024
An individual stated, “Only and only Mumbai can produce this kind of an event.”
Only and only Mumbai can produce this kind of an event !! No mishaps reported at all ! 350k people ! Absolutely sensationalist!! ♥️♥️♥️— Mahesh Turaga ⭐️⭐️ (@MashTeee) July 4, 2024
One more added, “Necklace of Mumbai marine drive full with millions of diamonds.”
Necklace of Mumbai marine drive full with millions of diamonds ????????Unforgettable moments of my life #IndianCricketTeam #RohitSharma???? #ViratKohli???? #RahulDravid???? pic.twitter.com/WiIJE5Knui— Durgesh Singh mertiya ???????????????????? (@Durgesh46043709) July 4, 2024
On June 29, India created history by securing the World Cup trophy in 13 years by defeating South Africa in the T20 World Cup final held at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honoured the team’s achievement with a cash prize of Rs 125 Crore. Post the match, key players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20 Internationals.
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