Upon touchdown in Delhi early Thursday morning, the Indian cricket workforce was greeted by lots of of enthusiastic followers who had gathered on the Indira Gandhi Worldwide Airport to welcome their heroes.
Regardless of the regular drizzle, the followers lined up exterior the airport, holding placards, waving the nationwide flag, and cheering for his or her favorite gamers.
The captain, Rohit Sharma, added to the thrill by lifting the coveted trophy amid the uproar, permitting the followers to catch a glimpse of the silverware.
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The workforce’s journey again to India was facilitated by a specifically organized Air India constitution flight, aptly named “Air India Champions 24 World Cup” (AIC24WC). The flight took off from Bridgetown, Barbados, round 4:50 am native time on Wednesday and arrived in Delhi at 6 am (IST) on Thursday after a continuous 16-hour journey.
Aboard the flight had been the Indian squad, help employees, gamers’ households, board officers, and members of the travelling media contingent.
The Rohit Sharma-led workforce’s victory within the T20 World Cup last towards South Africa marked India’s second T20 world title and the nation’s fourth total World Cup triumph.
The thrilling seven-run win over South Africa on Saturday ended an 11-year await an ICC trophy. Nevertheless, the workforce’s return was delayed resulting from a shutdown compelled by Hurricane Beryl in Barbados.
As a part of the celebrations, the Indian cricket workforce is scheduled to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday morning. Following this, the workforce will journey to Mumbai, the place they’ll take part in an open bus victory parade, permitting followers to catch a glimpse of their heroes and share within the pleasure of their achievements.
The celebrations will culminate with a felicitation ceremony on the iconic Wankhede Stadium, the place the workforce will likely be honoured for his or her exceptional feat.
