[Watch] Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid and Suryakumar Yadav cheer along with crowd during the victory parade in Mumbai
Team India captain Rohit Sharma was spotted cheering with fans during the victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday, July 4. Rahul Dravid and Suryakumar Yadav also engaged with the fans with the skipper. Thousands of fans gave a warm reception to the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning Indian team as they arrived in the country yesterday.
The Rohit Sharma-led side beat South Africa in the summit clash of the tournament last Saturday to become two-time World Champions in T20 format. It also ended an 11-year drought as India failed to win an ICC trophy after the Champions Trophy in 2013. Rohit Sharma also became the third Indian captain to win a World Cup after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni.
The Team India contingent celebrated the victory grandly with an open bus parade in Mumbai amidst a sea of fans. Rohit kept the fans engaged during the event by interacting with them. He also passionately cheered with them and coach Rahul Dravid and teammate Suryakumar Yadav.
You can watch the moment in the video below:
"I would like to thank all the fans"- Rohit Sharma during 2024 T20 World Cup celebrations at Wankhede Stadium
During celebrations at the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma received a rousing reception from the large gathering at the stadium. He soaked in the love by pausing for a while. Rohit then expressed gratitude for the adoration and support of the fans across India.
"Along with all the players who have represented the country, all the people who have been wanting us to win this trophy, this trophy belongs to them," he said.
About the thousands of Mumbai fans gathered to celebrate the triumph, he continued:
"Obviously Mumbai never disappoints when it comes to winning the trophy. I would like to thank all the fans. For the last 11 years, they have wanted this trophy to come here and we have finally brought it here and I am relieved."
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