Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma joined the grand celebrations in Delhi as the team returned home after their triumphant victory in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Sharma, who etched his name in history by leading India to a World Cup win, was warmly greeted with traditional dhols at the ITC Maurya Hotel. Embracing the festive spirit, Sharma delighted fans by showing off his dance moves, highlighting the joy and excitement of the moment.

The Indian team, led by Sharma, demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten and clinching the title with a decisive victory over South Africa in the final.
Their return to India was slightly delayed due to tropical storm Beryl in Barbados, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ensured their safe journey home with a chartered flight.
Upon arrival in Delhi, the team's grand welcome featured vibrant celebrations with dhols and cheering fans. Rohit Sharma, known for his composed demeanour, let loose in a rare display of exuberance, dancing to the beats of the dhols. Hardik Pandya, always spirited, also joined in, further amplifying the joyous atmosphere.
Today, the celebrations continue as Sharma and the team meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Following this high-profile meeting, the team will head to Mumbai for an elaborate victory parade.
This parade, starting from Nariman Point and culminating at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, will allow fans to join in celebrating the team's success. The BCCI has organized a special event at the stadium, where the players will be honored for their achievement. Additionally, the BCCI announced a substantial reward of INR 125 crores for the World Cup-winning squad.
The significance of this T20 World Cup victory is profound. It breaks a decade-long spell of near-misses in ICC events for India and is especially momentous as it marks the final T20 World Cup for veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both players announced their retirement from T20 internationals following the tournament, making this victory a fitting farewell to their illustrious T20I careers.