- The Indian cricket team arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, early Thursday morning after a 16-hour non-stop flight from Barbados. They flew on a specially arranged charter flight named AIC24WC — Air India Champions 24 World Cup.
- The team was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic supporters at the airport, holding placards and waving the national flag.
Meeting with PM Narendra Modi:
- The team will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast and a reception at his residence. The team is expected to head to the Prime Minister’s residence around 9 am.
Mumbai Celebrations:
- After the reception with PM Modi, the team will travel to Mumbai.
- In Mumbai, the BCCI has organized a felicitation function at the Wankhede Stadium.
- There will also be an open-top bus parade with the trophy, allowing fans to celebrate the team’s victory.
Background:
- Team India won the T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday.
- The team was delayed in Barbados due to a hurricane but managed to travel back to India on a specially arranged charter flight.
Schedule Highlights:
- Reception and breakfast with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
- Travel to Mumbai for a BCCI felicitation function.
- Open-top bus parade in Mumbai to celebrate the victory with fans.
The celebrations mark a historic victory for the Indian cricket team and provide an opportunity for fans to join in the festivities and honor the champions.
