NEW DELHI: There were tears of joy, emotional outpourings, cheers, applause, salutes, and love from every corner as
Team India
brought home the coveted T20 World Cup trophy on Thursday.
Rohit Sharma
and his team met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, greeted the fans enthusiastically, danced to the beat of dhols, and expressed their gratitude during a Victory Parade from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
One person eagerly awaiting their arrival with tears in her eyes was captain Rohit's mother, Poornima.
As her son arrived, an elated Poornima rushed to the door, hugged him tightly, and showered him with kisses. The emotions on a mother's face and tears in her eyes spoke volumes about her joy at her son's return.
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Rohit's mother Poornima revealed that Rohit had already planned on quitting the T20I format before heading for the T20 World Cup, held in the Americas.
“I have never thought I would see this day. Before going to the World Cup, he had come to meet us and said that he wanted to quit T20Is after this. I just said try to win. I was not feeling well today and had a doctor’s appointment, but I still came as I wanted to see this day,” Poornima told Indian Express.
“I can’t express my happiness. Look at the cheering. I have never experienced this kind of atmosphere. The amount of love he is getting is because of his hard work and dedication. I’m the happiest mother today. What more can I ask now! This day won’t come again in life. As he was taking the lap of honour, it was an emotional moment as he has been playing for a day like this,” she said.
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