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[Saba Sports News] Captain Rohit Sharma was elated after India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024. Following a disappointing ODI World Cup, Rohit was desperate to claim the coveted trophy. In the finals against South Africa, India was on the verge of defeat, but the bowlers staged a miraculous comeback in the last five overs, turning the night into a celebration.
Thousands of fans gathered in Delhi and Mumbai to celebrate with the players. At Marine Drive, people walked with the champions during the victory lap, which concluded at Wankhede Stadium. Fans at the stadium witnessed the players dance, sing ‘Maa Tujhe Salam,’ and share their experiences of winning the T20 World Cup.
During the celebration, Rohit expressed that the 2024 win was particularly special as he led the team. At 20 years old, Rohit was part of India’s win in the 2007 T20 World Cup, his first international title, but he considers the 2024 victory in Barbados more meaningful, especially sharing it with Indian cricket fans.
“2007 was a different feeling, we started off in the afternoon and this is in the evening. I cannot forget 2007 as it was my first World Cup. This is a little more special because I was leading the team, so it’s a very proud moment for me. You can make out the excitement and it shows how much it means not just to us but also to the entire nation. It means a lot. So, I am very happy that we could achieve something like this for them as well,” Rohit said in a video released by BCCI.