WATCH: Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya cut special cake at the ITC Hotel

In a jubilant celebration that reverberated across the nation, India marked their triumphant return after clinching the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 with a spectacular reception at the ITC Hotel in Delhi. Amidst a sea of cheers and waving flags, the victorious Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid, gathered to commemorate their historic achievement.

Triumphant return: India celebrates T20 World Cup 2024 victory at the ITC Hotel

The festivities kicked off with the cutting of a specially designed cake that resembled the coveted T20 World Cup trophy. Crafted with meticulous detail, the cake featured four layers symbolising the colours of India’s T20 jersey – white, orange, and blue – accented with the emblem of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and adorned with cricketing images that captured key moments of the tournament. Atop the cake stood a miniature replica of the trophy itself, a fitting tribute to India’s hard-earned victory on the global stage.

The ceremony reached its crescendo when head coach Rahul, captain Rohit, batter maestro Virat Kohli and vice-captain Hardik Pandya stepped forward to ceremoniously cut the cake. The chants of “India! India!” reverberated through the halls of ITC Maurya, echoing the collective jubilation and national pride that this victory had ignited.

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A special moment! 🎂

Celebrations begin in India as #TeamIndia stalwart #ViratKohli & coach #RahulDravid cut the cake at ITC Maurya! 👏🏻#T20WorldCuponStar #TeamIndia #WelcomeWorldChampions #JeetkaJashn pic.twitter.com/wKcrpMhBxN

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 4, 2024

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Passionate supporters join India’s T20 World Cup triumph celebrations

The celebration was not just about the players and officials but also about the passionate fans who have stood by their team through thick and thin. Among them was Sudhir Chaudhary, renowned for his unwavering support for Sachin Tendulkar, whose body was painted with Tendulkar’s name and jersey number, proudly waving the tricolour flag amidst the ecstatic crowd.

The T20 World Cup win marked a significant milestone for Indian cricket, breaking an 11-year drought in ICC trophies and reaffirming India’s prowess on the global cricketing stage. The victory not only brought immense pride to the nation but also served as a unifying force, bringing together millions of cricket enthusiasts in celebration of their beloved team.

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In a jubilant celebration that reverberated across the nation, India marked their triumphant return after clinching the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 with a spectacular reception at the ITC Hotel in Delhi. Amidst a sea of cheers and waving flags, the victorious Indian cricket team, led by captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid,…

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