After witnessing thousands of fans gather at Mumbai's Marine Drive for Team India's victory parade, Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, gave a new name to the well-known area. The team, who returned home after lifting the T20 World Cup in Barbados, received a hero's welcome before being felicitated with a whopping prize money by the BCCI at Wankhede Stadium. This marks India's first ICC World Cup victory in 13 years, ending their long-awaited trophy drought.
Team India Celebrates T20 World Cup Victory with Triumphant Parade
On November 14, 2022, Team India returned home to a grand welcome after their historic victory in the T20 World Cup. The team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, defeated Pakistan in a thrilling final to claim their second T20 World Cup title. Thousands of fans gathered along Mumbai's Marine Drive to cheer on the victorious squad.
The team's homecoming parade began at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, where they were greeted by a horde of enthusiastic supporters. The parade then proceeded along Marine Drive, where thousands of people had lined the streets to show their support. The atmosphere was electric as fans waved flags, chanted slogans, and celebrated the team's achievement.
Anand Mahindra Renames Marine Drive as 'Virat Drive'
In honor of the team's victory, Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, announced on Twitter that he would rename Marine Drive to 'Virat Drive' in recognition of captain Virat Kohli's exceptional contribution to Indian cricket. The announcement was met with mixed reactions on social media, with some users supporting the idea while others expressed reservations.
BCCI Rewards Team India with Whopping Prize Money
At a felicitation ceremony held at Wankhede Stadium, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a massive prize money for the victorious team. Each player received a sum of INR 2 crore, while support staff members received INR 1 crore each. The total prize money of INR 8 crore was the highest ever awarded to an Indian cricket team.
India's First ICC World Cup Victory in 13 Years
Team India's victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup was their first ICC World Cup victory in 13 years. The last time India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011, when they emerged victorious in the 50-over World Cup. The victory brought an end to a long-awaited trophy drought for Indian cricket fans.
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