As spectacular and historic was the victory, so memorable was the welcome. Four days after fulfilling the heartfelt desire of millions of cricket lovers in Barbados, thousands of kilometres away, the world champion Indian team finally returned to its country and got as much love as it deserved. Maybe even more. Why not, after all Rohit Sharma's team had made not only their own dream come true, but the dream of the entire India. Rohit himself also admitted that the people of the country were more impatient than the players and by winning the T20 World Cup, the Indian team removed that impatience.

Team India, which became the T20 World Champion after defeating South Africa in the final held on June 29, returned to the country on Thursday, July 4. Team India, which landed in New Delhi first, was given a warm welcome here and then Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the team to his residence and felicitated them. After this, Team India reached Mumbai, where thousands of fans had already come out on the streets for several kilometers waiting for the Victory Parade. Team India's parade in the open bus was loved by the fans, after which the team was felicitated at the Wankhede Stadium.

This World Cup is for the country: Rohit

Once again at the Wankhede Stadium, captain Rohit Sharma remembered this victory and told what it means to him. The Indian captain said that bringing this World Cup back to the country is a very special feeling. He said that winning this tournament is like a relief for him because not only the players, but the whole country was eagerly waiting for this title. He also praised his team and expressed pride in them, calling himself lucky. Rohit Sharma dedicated this World Cup victory to the country.

#RohitSharma and #ViratKohli proudly lift the #T20WorldCup trophy!

Don't miss the celebrations https://t.co/JWCwNhiYIo#TeamIndia #WelcomeWorldChampions pic.twitter.com/Jv5SHzhGql

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 4, 2024

I will never forget that moment

At the same time, Virat Kohli, the player of the match in the World Cup final and the legendary batsman who retired from T20 International, also said that the kind of welcome the team got here was very special. Kohli recalled the time after Team India's victory, when he was returning to the dressing room and Rohit Sharma was also there. Kohli said that both of us were crying together and hugged each other. Kohli said that this moment will remain with him for the rest of his life. Kohli also praised Jasprit Bumrah and hoped that he will continue to play for Team India for a long time. Kohli also said that it was very special to bring the World Cup trophy to the Wankhede Stadium once again.

I cried so much for the first time

Jasprit Bumrah, who was the Player of the Tournament, said that he had never participated in any World Cup or title before, but he was happy that this time he and the players of this generation also contributed to the World Cup. He also said that after this victory he cried two-three times, although he is successful in controlling his emotions. Explaining the reason for this, Bumrah said that this time his son Angad was also present here and it was a very emotional moment for him to perform like this in front of him.