The victory parade for India’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket team in Mumbai took a chaotic turn as several fans were injured and some experienced breathing difficulties due to overcrowding. The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, sparked concerns about crowd management and safety protocols.
Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling in the final over turned the tide for India, securing their T20 World Cup victory against South Africa. Virat Kohli praised Bumrah as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ player, urging the crowd to applaud his heroics. An emotional Bumrah reflected on his journey and the team’s commitment to taking Indian cricket forward.
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan expressed his pride and joy at India’s T20 World Cup victory, celebrating the team’s triumph and emotional reaction during the victory parade in Mumbai.
The Indian stock market continued its upward trajectory on July 4th, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 hitting new highs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin experienced a decline to a two-month low, while the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team received a hero’s welcome in Mumbai. In other news, Emcure Pharmaceuticals’ IPO saw strong investor interest, Hemant Soren was sworn in as Jharkhand’s new Chief Minister, and floods in Assam and Manipur claimed 48 lives.
Former South African women’s team coach Hilton Moreeng has been appointed as the head coach of the USA’s national women’s and Under-19 teams. Moreeng takes over from Shivnarine Chanderpaul and will prepare the teams for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. He aims to build a competitive squad capable of challenging the top teams globally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian cricket team that won the ICC T20 World Cup at his residence on Thursday, celebrating their victory with a breakfast meeting. The team wore a special jersey with two stars commemorating their achievement and the word ‘CHAMPIONS’ in bold letters. The team will be celebrated with a grand victory parade in Mumbai on July 4th, and some players will meet with the Maharashtra Chief Minister.
The Indian cricket team, victorious in the T20 World Cup, arrived in Delhi on Thursday after a delayed return due to Hurricane Beryl in Barbados. They were greeted by enthusiastic fans and are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi before celebrating with a victory parade and felicitation ceremony in Mumbai.
The Indian T20 World Cup winning team has returned to India on a special Air India chartered flight. The flight, with a call sign signifying the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024, has become the most tracked flight on the flightradar website. The team will be greeted by a packed schedule upon their arrival, including a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a celebratory roadshow in Mumbai.
India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya has reached the pinnacle of T20I all-rounder rankings, becoming the first Indian man to achieve the No. 1 position. His exceptional performance at the recent T20 World Cup 2024, including crucial contributions with both bat and ball, has propelled him to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host a ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday to honor the Indian T20 World Cup-winning team. The team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi before heading to Mumbai, where they will receive the trophy from BCCI secretary Jay Shah. A possible open bus parade is planned for a portion of Marine Drive, allowing fans to celebrate the victory.
