Fans flock to Marine Drive to witness Team India celebratory victory parade

Updated On: 04 July, 2024 05:57 PM IST | Editor

The start of the T20 World Champion Indian cricket team`s victory parade here at the Marine Drive on Thursday was delayed as the squad landed in the city a little after 5:00 pm local time (Pic: Sameer Abdedi)

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<p>The Wankhede Stadium here was thrown open to fans, who filled up the stands within minutes to celebrate the Indian cricket team`s title triumph last Saturday</p>

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The Wankhede Stadium here was thrown open to fans, who filled up the stands within minutes to celebrate the Indian cricket team`s title triumph last Saturday

<p>Enthusiastic supporters defied monsoon downpours and stringent security protocols as they gathered eagerly for the homecoming of India`s triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 cricket team</p>

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Enthusiastic supporters defied monsoon downpours and stringent security protocols as they gathered eagerly for the homecoming of India`s triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 cricket team

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Despite the challenges posed by heavy rain and heightened security measures, the fervor of the fans remained undiminished

<p>Fans` unwavering support was a testament to cricket`s unparalleled popularity in India, where the sport is revered as more than just a game but a cultural phenomenon</p>

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Fans` unwavering support was a testament to cricket`s unparalleled popularity in India, where the sport is revered as more than just a game but a cultural phenomenon

<p>As the nation revels in the glory of their latest T20 World Cup victory, the event serves as a poignant reminder of the team`s remarkable achievement and enduring impact on the fabric of Indian cricketing history</p>

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As the nation revels in the glory of their latest T20 World Cup victory, the event serves as a poignant reminder of the team`s remarkable achievement and enduring impact on the fabric of Indian cricketing history

<p>This homecoming holds special significance for Rohit Sharma, a native of Mumbai and a beloved figure in the city, where similar celebrations marked India`s triumph in the inaugural 2007 World T20 final in South Africa</p>

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This homecoming holds special significance for Rohit Sharma, a native of Mumbai and a beloved figure in the city, where similar celebrations marked India`s triumph in the inaugural 2007 World T20 final in South Africa

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The resilient spirit displayed by the fans in Mumbai mirrored the resilience and determination of the players they idolize

<p>This fervour was palpably evident as fans braved the inclement weather and security restrictions to express solidarity with their beloved cricketing icons.</p>

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This fervour was palpably evident as fans braved the inclement weather and security restrictions to express solidarity with their beloved cricketing icons.

<p>Beyond being a mere pastime, cricket is revered as a unifying force that binds diverse communities and generations together under a shared passion</p>

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Beyond being a mere pastime, cricket is revered as a unifying force that binds diverse communities and generations together under a shared passion

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The unwavering allegiance of these supporters underscored cricket`s unparalleled significance in the nation`s fabric

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