'Bringing WC back to this country means the world to us': Rohit Sharma says during India's victory parade

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma was seen emotional on Thursday (July 4) after his teamreturned home toa hero’s welcome. Rohit, who became the second Indian skipper after MS Dhoni to lift the T20 World Cup stated that he wanted to win the trophy for the nation. Team India was given a grand welcome first in New Delhi and then in Mumbai as players and coaching staff were felicitated during a ceremony held in the Indian financial capital.

Rohit’s emotional message for the nation

"Bringing the World Cup to this country means the world to us. This is for the people who support and watch the game, and, along with all of us, for the last 11 years, they're the ones who've been wanting this trophy to comeback. Finally, it's here, and I'm very happy and relieved,” Rohit said while speaking to Gaurav Kapoor during BCCI’s official felicitation in Mumbai.

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Fitting reception for Team India

In a grand ceremony held at the Wankhede Stadium, the BCCI officials felicitated Team India and its stars and handed a cheque of INR 1.25 billion ($15 million). Board Secretary Jay Shah, President Roger Binney, BCCI Vice President, Treasurer Ashish Shelar and others were present at the ceremony as Team India was welcomed with open arms. Players were then seen going around the stadium takinga victory lap handing out signed balls for the fans and showcasing the World Cup winning trophy.

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Having arrived in New Delhi in the wee hours of Thursday, Rohit Sharma and the rest of the Indian team visited the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi where they received a grand welcome. The players soon left for Mumbai from New Delhi with a huge ceremony planned at the Wankhede Stadium in the Indian financial capital. It was around 6 pmwhen Team India arrived in Mumbai with the T20 World Cup Trophy with high security on alert.

The team initially left the airport in buses before arriving near Marine Drive where they would get into an open-roof bus. The team enjoyed its drive with fans out in numbers as they thronged the streets along Marine Drive. The open-roof busthen entered the Wankhede Stadium where the players receivedanother warm welcome.