The Indian cricket team has returned to India after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa. As they make their way to Mumbai for the celebratory victory parade, Mumbaikars are eagerly awaiting their arrival. Crowded trains, stations and roads, load chants, blue jerseys- these are all common sights in the city today.
Updated On: 2024-07-05 12:09 AM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Fans donning the Indian jersey wait for the train at Bandra station (Photo: Nascimento Pinto)
Cricket fans from across the city are making their way to Marine Drive, eagerly waiting to watch the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team live at the victory parade.
Local trains packed with fans heading towards Wankhede (Photo: Nascimento Pinto)
While crowded Mumbai locals are not an unusual sight, today is a special occasion. All compartments (both first and second class) of trains travelling towards Churchgate are fully packed. The trains are filled with hues of blue as Mumbaikars head towards Marine Drive and Wankhede for the victory parade. Officials are on high alert, and strict ticket-checking is happening. Chants of 'India, India', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Mumbai Cha Raja Rohit Sharma' can be heard in the local trains.
Fans throng Churchgate station as the time for Indian Cricket Team’s arrival draws near (Photo: Nascimento Pinto)
The excitement of the crowd is palpable as fans head towards Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium.
Fans walk towards Marine Drive (Photo: Nascimento Pinto)
Their unwavering dedication to join the Indian Cricket Team at their victory parade reflects fanbase that both the sport and the team have in India.
Fans eagerly await the arrival of the Indian Cricket Team at Marine Drive (Photo: Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
The Indian Cricket Team is yet to arrive at Marine Drive. However, the fans' enthusiasm is at an all-time high as they wait there, even amid strict security measures and downpours.
