The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team returned to India after their historic victory in Barbados, greeted by hundreds of fans at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport despite a drizzle. Captain Rohit Sharma lifted the trophy amid cheers. The team flew on a specially arranged Air India flight and was welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Celebrations included an open bus parade in Mumbai and a felicitation ceremony at Wankhede Stadium. This marked India’s second T20 world title and fourth overall World Cup triumph.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/Bl6fyJd
BCCI had been trying to organise special charter to fly back the team, players' family members and others from India who were there for the World Cup which India had won last Saturday. They were originally supposed to fly Emirates but all flights to and from Barbados were cancelled due to the hurricane.
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team landed in Delhi on Thursday aboard a specially-arranged charter flight, five days after winning the coveted title in Barbados where it was stranded due to a category 4 hurricane. Hundreds of fans, holding placards congratulating their favourite players and waving the national flag, braved a steady drizzle to line up outside the Indira Gandhi International airport here to welcome the victorious players. The team had been unable to return immediately after their victory due to a shutdown necessitated by hurricane Beryl.
Rishabh Pant found himself in a perilous situation when his car met with a high-speed accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on December 30, 2022. The vehicle caught fire, but Pant managed to escape, albeit with severe injuries that required extensive medical attention. Following a grueling year of recovery and rehabilitation, Pant made his much-awaited return to professional cricket during the Indian Premier League earlier this year. His impressive performance earned him a spot in the Indian national team for the T20 World Cup held in the Americas this month.
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, delayed by Hurricane Beryl, will leave Barbados Tuesday evening and arrive in Delhi Wednesday evening. Initially set to depart Monday, their plans were disrupted by the Category 5 storm, which closed airports and businesses. The team’s safe return is now a priority as the hurricane brings life-threatening winds and storm surges. Despite the delay, India is eager to welcome and celebrate their champions, who showed resilience both on and off the field.
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