Team India Returns highlights| World Chams felicitated, take lap of honour at Wankhede

Welcome home, Champions! T20 World Cup winners arrive in Delhi

Hundreds of fans, holding placards congratulating their favourite players and waving the national flag, braved a steady drizzle to line up outside the Indira Gandhi International airport here to welcome the victorious players.

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The Men in Blue are expected to meet PM Modi later in the day

Two buses were stationed outside the T3 Terminal to ferry the players to their hotel, from where they will head to the Prime Minister's residence at 9 am tentatively for a reception.

Indian cricket team at ITC Maurya, Delhi after returning from Barbados

BCCI shares clips of the team on the flight back to India

Tight security for victory parade of T20 World Cup champs in Mumbai

Police have made elaborate security arrangements for the road show of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team on Thursday evening in Mumbai where a large number of fans are expected to gather to watch the procession, an official said.

The victorious team, which returned to the country on Thursday morning, will take part in an open bus road show followed by a felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium in south Mumbai.

The victory procession will be held between 5 and 7 pm from Nariman Point to the Wankhede Stadium, the official said on Wednesday.

As a large number of people are expected to gather for the event, police are taking utmost precaution to avoid any untoward incident, he said. (PTI)

Fans brave rain to meet players outside Delhi airport. See pics

Celebrations on at ITC Maurya as Team India dances to dhol beats

Special meal for a special team: ITC Maurya cooking up a storm for Men in Blue

"The entire nation is proud of them. It's great to have them back in India after winning the trophy after 13 years. This is home for Indian cricket team. They stay here and love the hospitality here," said ITC Maurya VP of Operations Atul Bhalla.

"So our chefs have really done a good homecoming for them, for the great breakfast, what they are enjoying at this time, the Indian breakfast and our chefs have put all their love into a piece of cake what we created, and waiting for them to cut it. It was great to see players broke into celebration. It is time for us to really enjoy this moment," he added.

Rohi Sharma, Rahul Dravid cut special cake made for Team India

Team India, Jay Shah to leave shortly to meet PM Modi

Team India reach 7, Lok Kalyan Marg to meet PM Modi

'Hoisted tricolour on Barbados soil': Mandaviya welcomes Team India back home

"A hearty welcome to our T20 World Cup winning Indian team, who hoisted the tricolour on the soil of Barbados, on their return home. The whole country is eager to welcome you," Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a post on X.

Free entry for Team India's victory celebrations in Mumbai, announces MCA Secretary

Frisking, traffic diversions among security arrangements for Team India's Mumbai victory parade

"We have made elaborate security arrangements for the same. We have had discussions with MCCA, MCA and BCCI to make certain arrangements for checking and frisking of the public ... For traffic, we have made diversions for which a notification has already been given...," said Satyanarayan Choudhary, Joint CP Law and Order, Mumbai Police.

Mumbai cops visit Wankhede Stadium to inspect security arrangements for Team India's victory celebrations

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Team India leaves 7, Lok Kalyan Marg after meeting PM Modi

Team India en route to Delhi Airport, from where they will depart for Mumbai

WATCH | Team India's meeting with PM Modi

Bus to be used for victory parade reaches Marine Drive in Mumbai

Mumbai players to be felicitated in Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan

Four Mumbai players of the T20 World Cup cricket team will be felicitated in the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan complex on Friday, state assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar said in the House on Thursday.

Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal, all from Mumbai, were part of India's T20 World Cup squad.

Here's how fans greeted Team India at Delhi airport

Hundreds of supporters, holding placards congratulating their favourites and waving the national flag, braved the inclement weather to waited outside the airport for the victorious side.

There was dancing, there were multiple cakes, and there were fans on streets showing just why cricket is the most passionately followed sport in the country. The weary players joined in the fun after arriving at the hotel from airport to complete the party atmosphere.

Heavy security was deployed to keep the crowd in check at the Indira Gandhi International airport but that did little to dampen the spirits as fans cheered enthusiastically holding up posters of star batter Virat Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma and outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid.

Fans gather to welcome the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team at New Delhi airport, Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Check out the bus to be used in Victory Parade

The Bus that is to be used in the Victory Parade of the Indian Cricket Team at Marine Drive.

The Bus that is to be used in the Victory Parade of the Indian Cricket Team.

PM Modi's message for Team India

After he met the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team at his residence on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a congratulatory message for the Indian team on his social media handles. 

"An excellent meeting with our Champions! Hosted the World Cup winning team at 7, LKM and had a memorable conversation on their experiences through the tournament," PM Modi posted on X.

Virat Kohli thanks PM Modi for hosting Team India

After he met PM Modi after winning T20 World Cup, star Indian batter Virat Kohli thanked the Prime Minister for the inviting the team india at his residence.

"What a great honour meeting our honourable prime minister shri narendra modi ji today @narendramodi. Thank you sir for inviting us to the prime ministers residence."

PM Modi gets 'Namo 1' jersey from BCCI

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and President Roger Binny presented the 'Namo 1' jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Watch | Fans await Team India's arrival in Mumbai

Fans are eagerly waitng for Team India's arrival in Mumbai. Fans are headed to the Wankhede Stadium to watch the felicitation of the Indian cricket.

Here's what Team India's schedule for evening looks like

• 4 pm: Land at Mumbai and will take Volvo Buses

• 5 pm: Reach NCPA and board the Open-top Bus

• 5 to 7 pm: Open-top Bus Parade

• 7 to 7.30 pm: Felicitation function at Wankhede

Rishab Pants posts picture after meeting PM Modi

"Pleasure meeting the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji Sir," Rishab Pant posted on Instagram

Traffic restrictions for Mumbaikars in South Mumbai today

To avoid inconvenience to the commuters, following traffic arrangements will be in place from 3 pm to 9 pm in South Mumbai.

Honoured: Surya Kumar Yadav after meeting PM Modi

Surya Kumar Yadav has posted a photo of the team and PM Modi posing with the T20 World Cup trophy. “Honoured to have met our esteemed Prime Minister, as World Champions 🇮🇳🥇 Sir, your words of appreciation, motivation and pride gave us inspiration to continue to do better, to keep our fag soaring high." 

Watch | Fans arrive at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Enthusiastic cricket fans arrive at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The World champions Team India's victory parade will be held from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium later this evening.

Watch | Here are latest visuals from Marine Drive in Mumbai

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Team India meet Narendra Modi

Team India met Prime Minister Narendra Modi after leading India to T20 World Cup glory. Rahul Dravid was also there with rest of the Indian team as they had a short interaction.

Marine Drive turns into a sea of blue ahead of victory parade

Ahead of Team India's victory parade in Mumbai, Marine Drive has turned into a sea of blue as fans throng the area to witness the victory parade of world champions. Amid the rains and jubilation, fans are eagerly waiting for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and rest of their teammates.

In Pics | Scenes at Mumbai ahead of Team India's arrival

Watch | Fans make way for ambulance to pass through crowd

Victory parade is likely to get delayed

The victory parade is facing a bigger delay as the streets in Mumbai is packed as fans flock to marine drive to watch the victory delay. Stay tuned folks as we get you all the latest updates.

Watch | Team India lands in Mumbai

Fans chant Hardik Pandya at Wankhede

Just as few days before T20 World Cup, all-rounder Hardik Pandya was booed by the fans after he switched to Mumbai Indians, taking over captaincy from Rohit Sharma. Fast forward to today, Pandya's name resonates in Wankhede stadium as Pandya chants fill up the iconic stadium.

Mumbai Police request Mumbaikars to avoid Marine Drive

After fans flock to Marine drive to watch Team India celebration, Mumbai police has requested people to avoid Marine Drive.

"Due to the heavy rush of fans around Wankhede Stadium for the Victory Parade of the Indian Cricket Team, citizens are requested to avoid commuting towards Marine Drive," Mumbai police posted on X.

'See you soon, Wankhede'

As the Indian team bus makes its way to the NPCA for the open-top bus parade, Hardik Pandya posted on X,  'See you soon, Wankhede'

Glimpses of Team India at Mumbai Airport

Victory parade of T20 World Cup-winning Indian team starts in Mumbai

The victory parade of Team India has begun after much delay. Players can be seen atop the open bus as fans try to get a glimpse of World Champions.

Shades of 2007 & 2011 victory celebrations in Mumbai today

2007 victory parade

When M S Dhoni-led Team India won the T20 world cup on September 24, 2007 and returned to Mumbai, they were accorded a grand welcome and travelled in an open-deck bus from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to the Wankhede Stadium, where a formal function was held. The Marine Drive saw a huge crowd as fans cheered the men-in-blues.

2011 celebrations and fireworks

Celebrations broke out and fireworks followed at the Marine Drive on 2 April, 2011, when the Indian team, again led by M S Dhoni defeated the Sri Lankan team at the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup. People came to the streets and celebrities rubbed shoulders with commoners during the celebrations. The next day, the then President Pratibha Patil hosted the victorious Indian team at the laws of the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.

Watch | Team India's victory parade

Rahul Dravid, Hardik Pandya & Virat Kohli applauds Indian fans

Indian players including Rahul Dravid, Hardik Pandya & Virat Kohli wereseen applauding the fans, who were present for the victory parade.

World Champs arrive at Wankhede after victory parade

The team bus has finally entered the Wankhede Stadium, where the team India will be felicitated in an event.

Here's what Rohit Sharma said at felicitation event

"Mumbai never disappoints. The huge turnout of fans to welcome us shows they were as desperate for this T20 World Cup title as we were." 

Here's what Virat Kohli said at felicitation event

"I couldn't connect with emotions of seniors who cried that night (after 2011 World Cup triumph) but now I do."

He also said that this is the first time in 15 years that he hasseen Rohit show so much emotion.

Here's what outgoing India coach Rahul Dravid said after victory parade

"I am going to miss this love. What I saw on streets tonight, I won' forget it."

Here's what Jasprit Bumrah said after victory parade.

"What I saw today, I have never seen anything like this (before)."