Wankhede crowd welcomes Rohit Sharma with deafening cheers

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 4, 2024 21:27 IST

The Wankhede Stadium was a cauldron of noise and excitement as cricket fans gathered to celebrate Team India's historic title triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024. The atmosphere reached a fever pitch as the beloved national team captain, Rohit Sharma, stepped onto the field. His attempt to address the crowd was thwarted by the deafening cheers and applause, a testament to his popularity and the euphoria surrounding the team's victory.

"Mumbai never disappoints. We got a solid reception. On behalf of the team, we would like to thank the fans. I am very very happy and relieved," Rohit Sharma said at the Wankhede Stadium. During the ceremony, Rohit also took a moment to praise his teammate Hardik Pandya, which triggered a wave of chants of "Hardik, Hardik" from the enthusiastic crowd. A visibly moved Hardik stood up and acknowledged the fans, adding to the emotional and celebratory atmosphere at Wankhede.

Amidst the fanfare, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube stole the spotlight with their energetic dance moves, leading the team in a spontaneous celebration. The Indian players, clearly relishing the moment, joined in the fun as they made their way into the stadium ahead of their grand felicitation ceremony.

The celebration extended beyond the stadium as thousands thronged Mumbai's Marine Drive, turning it into a sea of blue. The Wankhede Stadium itself was at full capacity, with fans eagerly anticipating the open-top bus parade of their World Cup champions. However, the team's arrival from Delhi was delayed, and the bus parade through South Mumbai faced logistical challenges due to the massive crowds.

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