Indian Cricket Team: After winning the world in Barbados, the world champion stars of Team India will set foot on Indian soil after just a few hours. The trophy which was awaited for the last 17 years is returning to India once again. Team India, captained by Rohit Sharma, will return to the country on Thursday, July 4 after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title. Team India and support staff led by BCCI secretary Jay Shah are returning to India by a charter plane. Now that the team has become the world champion, it wants to celebrate it in the country as well and hence the team has to participate in some special events from New Delhi to Mumbai on July 4. That is, Indian players will not even have time to breathe.On June 29, Team India won the title by defeating South Africa in the final. Team India was stuck in Barbados since then, as the airports of this country were closed due to the storm. In such a situation, the Indian Board ordered a special plane of Air India and now finally on July 3, Team India left from there. Team India will come directly to New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a special meeting with the world champion players and then the team will celebrate among the fans in Mumbai.
Open-bus parade after 17 yearsThis day is going to be very special for the Indian team and fans because after 17 years, Indian players will once again participate in the 'Open-Bus Parade'. That is, the players and support staff will be present in an open bus with the World Cup trophy and this parade will be held among the fans on Marine Drive. Earlier in 2007 also, such a parade was held in Mumbai after winning the T20 World Cup. How is Team India's complete schedule for July 4, we tell you here.
Team India's schedule: July 4
- 6am - The team will land at New Delhi Airport.
- 6.45am - The team will stay at ITC Maurya Hotel.
- 9am - Departure for Prime Minister's residence.
- 10am-12pm- Special function at Prime Minister's residence
- 12pm- Departure for hotel
- 12.30pm- Departure for airport
- 2pm- Departure for Mumbai
- 4pm- Team reaches Mumbai airport
- 5pm- Open bus parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede stadium
- 7pm- Special felicitation ceremony at Wankhede stadium
- 7.30pm- Departure for Hotel Taj.