The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team landed in Delhi this morning, returning on a specially-arranged chartered flight five days after clinching the title in Barbados. The players had been stranded due to a Category 5 hurricane. Upon arrival, the team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Delhi.
Following their meeting with the Prime Minister, the team is scheduled to fly to Mumbai for an open bus victory parade, culminating in a felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium.
Hundreds of enthusiastic supporters, holding congratulatory placards and waving the national flag, braved the inclement weather to wait outside the airport for the victorious team. The atmosphere was festive, with dancing, multiple cakes, and fans on the streets showcasing their passion for cricket, the country's most beloved sport. The weary players, after arriving at the hotel from the airport, joined in the celebrations, adding to the party ambiance.
Heavy security was deployed at Indira Gandhi International Airport to manage the crowd, but the fans' spirits remained undampened. Enthusiastic cheers and posters of star batter Virat Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma, and outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid were held high, reflecting the nation's admiration for their cricketing heroes.
