On This Day: Team India Honoured with a Grand T20 World Cup Victory Parade in Mumbai
When the Indian team lifted the T20 World Cup on 29th June 2024, fans across the country celebrated with joy. It was a special moment, as India had won an ICC trophy after 11 years and a T20 World Cup after 17 years, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.
However, the team got stuck in Barbados for a few days due to a hurricane, but finally returned home on July 4th. That day turned into a celebration for millions of fans. Let’s take a look back at how the Indian team spent their victory day once they landed in India.
Indian Team’s Schedule for Victory Parade
As the Indian team won the T20 World Cup in 2024, fans across the country had to wait eagerly to welcome their heroes. After being stuck in Barbados due to a hurricane, the team had to return home on 4th July 2024. The entire day had to be filled with celebrations and national pride and the Men in Blue had to land in Delhi at 6 AM, where they had to be greeted by officials and fans. After that, they had to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share their World Cup-winning moments and memories. Even the day before, Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian Team invited the fans to join the victory parade by tweeting:
We want to enjoy this special moment with all of you. So let’s celebrate this win with a victory parade at Marine Drive & Wankhede on July 4th from 5:00 pm onwards. It’s coming home.
Later in the morning, the team had to leave for Mumbai at 9.30 AM to continue the celebrations. The biggest highlight had to be the grand victory parade. Thousands of fans had to gather on the streets of Mumbai as the parade had to begin at Nariman Point and go one kilometre to Wankhede Stadium. The players had to wave to fans from an open-top bus, as chants and tricolours filled the air. The day had to end with a short ceremony at Wankhede, where the team had to be honoured in front of packed stands. It had to be a proud day for all fans after a 17-year wait for the T20 World Cup.
Indian Team Meets with Prime Minister
After landing in India on July 4, 2024, the Indian cricket team, fresh from their T20 World Cup victory in Barbados, was warmly welcomed in New Delhi. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, the team arrived on a special Air India chartered flight after a three-day delay due to Hurricane Beryl. Fans braved early morning rain at Indira Gandhi International Airport to cheer their heroes, with Rohit proudly holding the trophy. The team headed to the ITC Maurya hotel, where they were greeted with dhol, Bhangra dancers, and a special cake shaped like the T20 World Cup trophy, cut by Rohit, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, and Hardik Pandya.
The players, full of energy, even danced with the crowd, creating a festive vibe. At 11 AM, the team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, for a breakfast celebration. Wearing custom jerseys with “CHAMPIONS” and two stars for their T20 World Cup wins, the players shared stories from their unbeaten campaign. Modi, all smiles, chatted with Rohit, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and others, asking fun questions like how the pitch tasted when Rohit put turf in his mouth after the win. The meeting, lasting nearly two hours, was filled with laughter and pride.
BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah gifted Modi a jersey with “NAMO 1” on it, a heartfelt gesture. Modi praised the team’s spirit and unity, saying their victory thrilled 140 crore Indians. After the meeting, the team flew to Mumbai for a grand victory parade from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium, where thousands of fans cheered. The BCCI honoured them with Rs 125 crore. This celebration marked India’s second T20 World Cup title, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought, with standout performances from Kohli’s 76 in the final and Suryakumar’s crucial catch.
Victory Parade in Mumbai
After meeting the Prime Minister in Delhi, the Indian cricket team landed in Mumbai to a hero’s welcome. After defeating South Africa by seven runs to clinch their second T20 title, the team arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport around 5:20 PM IST, following a meeting with the Prime Minister in Delhi. Mumbai’s Marine Drive transformed into a sea of blue as thousands of fans braved heavy rain and traffic to celebrate their champions.
The open-top bus parade, planned from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium at 5:00 PM, was delayed over two hours, kicking off near 7:50 PM due to the massive crowd and weather. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav waved from the bus, draped in the tricolour. Kohli and Rohit hoisted the trophy, igniting roars from the crowd. Fans chanted “Hardik! Hardik!” for Pandya, a heartfelt shift from earlier IPL criticism, marking his redemption.
Outgoing coach Rahul Dravid, touched by the fans’ love, clapped in gratitude. The bus inched through the packed Marine Drive as fans climbed trees and sang “Vande Mataram” for a glimpse of their heroes. Mumbai Police, with tight security, closed seven roads, banned parking on ten, and urged public transport use to manage the chaos. The city’s spirit shone, rain or shine, in a joyous tribute to India’s cricketing glory.
Special Program in Wankhede Stadium
The Wankhede Stadium was electric as the T20 World Cup felicitation ceremony kicked off at 9:29 PM IST. Fans packed the stands, their cheers deafening as Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, stepped into a hero’s welcome. The dhol beats had everyone, players included, swaying with joy. Rohit, grinning ear to ear, thanked the Mumbai crowd, saying their massive turnout proved how much this victory meant to the city. He spoke of the team’s grit to bring home the trophy, and the fans roared in agreement.
Virat Kohli, eyes glistening, got emotional, recalling the 2011 World Cup. He said he finally got why the seniors cried that night, this win felt just as big. He called Jasprit Bumrah a “national treasure,” praising his game-changing brilliance, and the crowd went wild. Bumrah, staying humble, gave props to the team’s depth and the veterans’ guidance, which pulled them through tough spots. Hardik Pandya stole the show, lifting the trophy high as fans lost it, celebrating his epic comeback.
The BCCI added to the hype, handing the team a whopping ₹125 crore for their triumph. The players soaked it all in, taking a victory lap, waving, and snapping selfies as Suryakumar Yadav was all over it, capturing the vibe. By 9:59 PM IST, they posed for a group photo, trophy front and centre, with fans still screaming their love. It was a night of pure joy, one Indian cricket fans won’t forget.
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