The Indian cricket team is poised to make a triumphant return to their homeland on Wednesday after securing the coveted ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy in Barbados. This historic win has ignited unparalleled excitement among millions of Indian fans who are eagerly preparing to welcome the new T20 world champions back to their home soil. The team is set to first touch down in New Delhi on July 4th.
Initially, the Indian contingent was scheduled to travel from Barbados to New York and then board an Emirates flight via Dubai to Mumbai. However, unforeseen weather conditions in the form of a hurricane in Barbados caused a significant disruption to Team India’s travel plans. In response, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) quickly organized a special Air India flight, christened AIC24WC – Air India Champions 24 World Cup. This dedicated flight departed from Barbados in the early hours of Wednesday morning, precisely at 4:50 AM local time.
The highly anticipated flight is expected to land at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday morning at approximately 6:00 AM IST. Following their arrival, the team has a significant engagement scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host the world champions for breakfast at his residence at 11:00 AM. After the meeting with the Prime Minister, the Indian squad will set off for Mumbai. Here, the BCCI has orchestrated a grand victory parade and a celebratory event at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, set to commence in the evening at 5:00 PM.
For the legions of Indian cricket fans unable to physically attend the victory parade, several broadcasting options will ensure that they do not miss out on this momentous occasion. Star Sports Network, the official broadcaster for the T20 World Cup 2024, is set to telecast the team’s arrival in India along with the victory parade live on television. The live streaming of the Indian team’s victory parade will also be available on Star Sports’ official YouTube channel starting from 9:00 AM onwards.
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Additionally, JioCinema will provide live streaming options for the victory parade on both its website and application. Sports 18 is another platform that will live telecast the celebrations from 4:30 PM onwards. Star Sports will offer comprehensive coverage, live broadcasting Team India’s return and the associated victory parade events at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:00 PM, available on both Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi channels.
In related developments, the Prime Minister’s meeting with the world-beating cricketers is generating significant buzz. Scheduled for 11:00 AM on Thursday, it is expected to be a highlight of the day’s celebrations. Following this meeting, the victory parade organized by the BCCI will be a not-to-be-missed event, underscoring the nation’s gratitude and pride in the team’s accomplishment.
The BCCI has gone above and beyond to celebrate the achievements of its World Cup-winning team. On Thursday evening, the victory parade will culminate in a special event at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, wherein the team members, along with their coaches and support staff, will be honored. The BCCI has announced an impressive INR 125 crore cash prize to be distributed among the World Cup-winning members, which further emphasizes the magnitude of their triumph.
Among the cricketers receiving accolades will be celebrated players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom have made significant strides in their ICC T20 batting rankings following the tournament. Their stellar performances, along with those of their teammates, have brought immense pride to the nation.
The triumphant return of Team India represents more than just a victory in cricket; it signifies a moment of collective national celebration. The meticulous planning and widespread broadcasting ensure that millions of fans, whether they are present at the venues or tuning in from their homes, can participate in honoring the indomitable spirit and hard-earned success of their cricketing heroes. As the nation waits with bated breath, the celebration of India’s T20 World Cup victory is set to be an event for the history books.
