Video: Rohit Sharma's 'Raw Emotions' As He Brings T20 World Cup Trophy Home

12.07.2024 - 18:01 sports.ndtv.com

Exuberant fans followed their cricketing heroes despite monsoon showers and heavy security deployment as the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team returned to a euphoric reception that included every element of a lively party, here on Thursday.

Hundreds of supporters, holding placards congratulating their favourites and waving the national flag, braved the inclement weather to wait outside the airport for the victorious side, which defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final in Bridgetown on Saturday last week. "We have waited for this moment for the past 13 years.

The team has made us proud by winning the World Cup," a fan, who claimed to have been waiting since 4:30am in the morning said, referring to India's last World Cup triumph which came back in 2011.

The side was unable to head back home immediately after the title win due to a shutdown forced by hurricane Beryl in Barbados.

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