GUWAHATI: The Indian men's cricket team will celebrate their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 victory with fans in Mumbai on July 4. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced a victory parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai following the team's return to India on Thursday.
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"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!" Jay Shah wrote in his post on X.
The BCCI organised a special flight for the team after a hurricane in Barbados disrupted their travel plans. The Indian contingent of 70 members departed from Barbados on July 3 and will arrive in New Delhi at 6 AM on July 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arranged a welcome reception at his residence at 11 am on Thursday. Following this, the World Cup-winning heroes will head to Mumbai for the parade and celebration.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
BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla confirmed the welcome event at Wankhede Stadium, stating, "The Prime Minister has organised a reception for the team at his residence at 11 am. After this, they will leave for Mumbai on a special flight, where a roadshow has been organised in their honour from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium. A welcome event has been organized for them at Wankhede Stadium where the Indian Cricket Team, coaches, and support staff will be felicitated and awarded the Rs 125 crore cash prize announced by the BCCI."
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma also urged fans to join the victory parade in Mumbai through a post on his X page. India secured a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the final match in Barbados, ending their 11-year wait for the ICC trophy. Following this triumph, veteran players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from the shortest format of the game.
