Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]July 4 (ANI): Fans filled every inch of Marine Drive in Mumbai as they waited to see the Indian team win the T20 World Cup.
As the sound of the waves continued to crash on one side, the sound of Indian fans cheering the World Cup-winning players grew louder on the other side.
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Cricket fever has gripped Mumbai as fans flocked to witness the victory parade that will start from Marine Drive and end at Wankhede Stadium. With anticipation and hope to see their favourite stars again, the world continues to witness this scene on the streets of Mumbai.
Fans wearing the Indian team uniforms while holding the national flag in their hands created an enthusiastic atmosphere to welcome Rohit Sharma's team as they ended their 13-year drought in World Cup participation. The jubilant fans danced to the tunes of the Indian team's success.
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The Indian team arrived at the Mumbai airport and gathered around the players as they exited the airport. Hardik Pandya had an interesting T20 World Cup as the players exited the airport.
Earlier in the day, the Indian team arrived at the New Delhi airport in the early morning. Upon arrival, the players and the Indian team management met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence for breakfast.
During his meeting with the Prime Minister, the players wore special jerseys with two stars above the Indian Cricket Board logo. The two stars represent two T20 World Cup victories. The word 'Champion' is written on the T-shirt in bold letters.
After the meeting, the winning cricketers left for Delhi airport to board a flight to Mumbai to attend the grand victory parade.
Shiv Sena chief Pratap Sarnaik told ANI that India captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey and Yashavi Jaiswal will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the Assembly on Friday.
“Today's programme in Mumbai is being organised by the Cricket Board of India. The Mumbai Indian team players including captain Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be coming to the Maharashtra Assembly tomorrow to meet Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. “As an MCA member, I have invited the players and they have accepted my invitation,” Sarnaik said.
Mumbai Cricket Association general secretary Ajinkya Naik said the public will get free entry to watch the victory parade celebrating the Indian team's win. (ANI)
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