[Watch] "I've been living a dream" - Jasprit Bumrah shares emotional video recalling India's T20 World Cup victory parade
Star Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah recently took to Instagram to share snippets of some of his favorite moments from India's T20 World Cup bus parade. The parade began on Marine Drive and ended at the Wankhede Stadium, followed by the felicitation ceremony inside the stadium.
Thousands of fans on Marine Drive as well as thousands present inside the jam-packed Wankhede Stadium greeted the Men in Blue. In a video posted by Bumrah, he could be seen hoisting the trophy during a victory lap in front of the Wankhede crowd.
Here's what Jasprit Bumrah wrote as a caption to the video:
"I am so thankful for the last few days. I’ve been living a dream and it has filled me with happiness and gratitude.🇮🇳💙"
Watch the video below:
Bumrah won the Player of the Tournament award at the T20 World Cup for his 15 wickets at an economy rate of just 4.17. The T20 World Cup 2024 is his first ICC Trophy as a cricketer.
Virat Kohli's massive praise for Jasprit Bumrah
Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah and his contributions to the Men in Blue's T20 World Cup triumph. He claimed that he was ready to sign a petition that would declare Bumrah a national treasure and the eighth wonder of the world.
Claiming that Bumrah was a 'once-in-a-generation bowler', here's what Kohli had to say to the host broadcaster during the felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede:
"I will sign the petition right now. Let him decide what to do with the schedule. We want him to play as long as possible. He is a once-in-a-generation bowler and we are so glad he plays for us."
Kohli also urged the crowd to chant for Bumrah, reflecting on the pacer's game-changing final two overs towards the backend of the T20 World Cup final. Bumrah ended with figures of 2/18 as India beat the Proteas by seven runs to lift the cup.