Watch: Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli cut cake at ITC Maurya after returning home with T20 World Cup trophy

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 4, 2024, 10:53 IST

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The Indian men's cricket team celebrated their return to India after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, they marked the occasion by cutting a cake at the ITC Maurya hotel in New Delhi. Despite the weather, fans gathered at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to welcome them. Their 16-hour direct flight was delayed due to Hurricane Beryl. The team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and have a victory parade in Mumbai.

Watch: Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli cut cake at ITC Maurya after returning home with T20 World Cup trophy

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NEW DELHI: The Indian men's cricket team celebrated their triumphant return to India after securing the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy in Barbados.
The team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, alongside head coach Rahul Dravid, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, and key player Virat Kohli, marked their homecoming by cutting a cake at the ITC Maurya hotel in New Delhi.

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This celebration followed their arrival in the early hours of Thursday morning, where they were met by a large gathering of fans at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, despite the inclement weather. The fans' enthusiasm was palpable, with many waving the national flag and holding placards in support of the team.
The journey back to India was facilitated by a specially chartered Air India flight, designated "Air India Champions 24 World Cup" (AIC24WC), which departed from Bridgetown, Barbados.

The flight, which lasted approximately 16 hours, was direct to Delhi, carrying not only the players but also the support staff, their families, board officials, and members of the media.
This victory was particularly significant as it ended an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy, with the team clinching their second T20 world title and the country's fourth overall World Cup triumph through a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa.
Their journey back was delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, which forced a shutdown in Barbados, adding an element of resilience to their triumphant homecoming. Upon their return, the team's schedule includes a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by a victory parade in Mumbai.

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