T20 World Cup winning celebration with Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya’s and Team
A video of Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya singing ‘Vande Mataram’ has gone viral, amassing nearly two million views on social media. The Rohit Sharma-led Team India was honored at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday for their historic T20 World Cup victory over South Africa in Barbados last week, marking their second win in the tournament’s history. The team experienced a moment reminiscent of the 2011 ODI World Cup final at the same iconic venue, where MS Dhoni and his men celebrated India’s victory over Sri Lanka. As the current team joined the crowd in singing AR Rahman’s stirring anthem ‘Maa Tujhe Salam,’ it evoked memories of the 2011 final when the Wankhede crowd’s spontaneous rendition of the song became an unforgettable part of India’s triumph. That moment still circulates widely on social media today.
On Thursday, Rohit Sharma and his team experienced an unforgettable moment during their lap of honor at the Wankhede Stadium. Virat Kohli, the only player to be part of both the 2011 and 2023 World Cup-winning sides, delivered a powerful rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ alongside Hardik Pandya.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the video with the caption ‘Vande Mataram,’ and it quickly garnered nearly two million views on social media. After being stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl, Team India finally arrived in New Delhi early Thursday on a charter flight. They met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence before heading to Mumbai, where tens of thousands of jubilant fans lined Marine Drive to celebrate the newly-crowned T20 world champions.
Captain Rohit Sharma and his deputy Hardik Pandya proudly displayed the coveted trophy in an open bus convoy to Wankhede Stadium. The team participated in celebrations organized by the BCCI, where fans danced, waved the Indian flag, and lit up the night with their smartphone lights, eagerly awaiting a glimpse of Sharma, Virat Kohli, and other cricket stars.
This T20 World Cup win marked India’s first ICC trophy in 11 years, their first world title in 13 years, and their first championship win in the T20 format in 17 years. The BCCI announced a cash bonus of INR 125 crore for the victorious squad.
Rohit Sharma called and said : Rahul Dravid bids farewell with India captain’s ‘let’s have another crack’ anecdote
Outgoing India head coach Rahul Dravid gave a heartfelt shoutout to Rohit Sharma in his farewell speech at the Wankhede Stadium. As Suryakumar Yadav highlighted, Dravid’s message was clear: “Leave everything else to us, you guys go enjoy.” This sentiment resonated when Rohit Sharma’s Team India contested the ICC T20 World Cup final against South Africa.
T20 World Cup 2024 Felicitation – Rohit Sharma
During the trophy celebrations at the Wankhede, Dravid marveled at each Team India star throughout the felicitation ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday. From meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast at his residence in Delhi to boarding the special flight UK1845 to Mumbai, Dravid’s swansong as head coach of the World Cup winners culminated in a memorable speech at the Wankhede. In his farewell address, Dravid gave a special mention to India skipper Rohit Sharma, reflecting on their journey and achievements together.
The departing head coach was asked about Rohit’s phone call, urging him to extend his stay after a heartbreaking defeat to Australia in the final last year. “Rohit called and said, ‘Rahul, let’s have another crack’. I think that was the best phone call of my life,” Dravid smiled while recalling his conversation with the Indian captain. Though Dravid’s tenure ended with the 2023 World Cup final, the batting legend and his coaching staff received an extension till the end of the T20 World Cup. Seven months later, the Dravid-coached Indian side became the first men’s team to win a T20 World Cup without losing a single game.
