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Marine Drive Overflows with 3 Lakh Fans Celebrating India’s Win

How many fans gathered for India victory parade?

How many fans gathered for India victory parade? India created history a few years ago when they won their second T20 WC in Barbados. The celebration was on the next level from the moment they won the World Cup, however, the real shocking celebration took place once India arrived in Mumbai. India arrived in Delhi on July 4th, when they met with Prime Minister Modi.

Then a special Vistara Fight UK1845 was prepared to transport the Indian team from Delhi to Mumbai. Virat and Rohit were both given this flight number based on their jersey numbers, 18 and 45. The aircraft carrying the Indian team received a water salute as a sign of respect upon landing at Mumbai Airport.

This large amount of people showing up tells how India is a cricketing nation, where cricket is not just a game it’s a fever for people in India.

Team India Marine Drive Celebration
Source: twitter.com

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Unprecedented Record-Breaking Crowd

The major attraction was the roadshow, which drew almost 300,000 spectators along the seaside drive from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium. The event concluded in a lavish awards ceremony hosted at the stadium by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

To control this huge number of people the Maharashtra Police arranged around 5000 police personnel for the smooth full of the roadshow and the celebration ceremony in Wakhande Stadium. The same kind of incident happened back in 2007 when India won the T20 World Cup first time, and now after 17 long years, the celebration rituals are back.

After the roadshow, the Wankhede Stadium also recorded an influx of 40,000 fans, because the Maharashtra Cricket Association decided to allow free entry. During the BCCI event, India’s captain Rohit Sharma dedicated the T20 World Cup victory to the entire nation.

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Conclusion: 3 Lakh Plus Fans for India’s Victory Roadshow

The triumphant celebration of India’s second T20 World Cup victory culminated in an unprecedented gathering of over 300,000 cricket-crazy fans along Mumbai’s iconic Marine Drive. This monumental roadshow, stretching from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium, epitomized the nation’s fervent cricket passion. Where captain Rohit Sharma dedicated the victory to the entire nation, symbolizing the deep connection between the team and its supporters.

Abhinandan Krishnan
Abhinandan Krishnan
I am a passionate Digital Sports Journalist with a fervent focus on Cricket, football, and UFC. Currently employed at Stumps and Bails Company, I thrive on delivering captivating stories and insightful analysis in the ever-evolving world of sports. With a keen eye for detail and a love for the game, I strive to bring forth engaging content that resonates with sports enthusiasts worldwide. Join me on my journey as we explore the exhilarating realm of athletics, one story at a time.

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