WATCH | Rohit and Kohli lead a heartfelt rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ in India’s victory lap at Wankhede
Not every day do you get goosebumps, but a cauldron of 33000 people singing the national song of a nation is an electrifying display of unity and patriotism. Following their 2024 T20 World Cup, the Indian team led by Rohit Sharma received a heartwarming welcome from the fans and rejoiced.
The Indian team’s return home after a T20 World Cup triumph was halted by the onset of hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean islands. Beating South Africa by seven runs in a nail-biting final, the Indian team boarded a chartered flight, organised by the BCCI on July 3. On landing in New Delhi, the unit was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a special breakfast followed by an open bus victory parade in Mumbai.
A Plethora of crowd jampacked in Marine Drive, awaiting the Champions' arrival in the afternoon. As the Indian team bus with the Champions tag headed for a parade, Rohit Sharma and co. received heartwarming reactions from the fans. During the proceedings, the Indian team also marched around the Wankhede stadium in a victory lap, singing the national song Vande Mataram. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya led the group with each team member resonating with the chants wholeheartedly.
Goosebump moment!!!
वंदे मातरम 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/j5D4nMMdF9
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