Team India returns home: Special ‘trophy’ cake for T20 world champions at team hotel in Delhi

Image source: ANI A special cake was prepared for the Indian team at the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi.

Team India: A special cake resembling the World Cup trophy has been prepared for the Indian cricket team and will be cut upon their arrival at the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi. Delhi witnessed a historic moment on Thursday when several cricket enthusiasts gathered at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the early hours of the morning to catch a glimpse of the 2024 World T20 champions. The team had just returned home after being stranded in Barbados due to a cyclone.

Speaking to news agency ANI, ITC Executive Chef Maury Shivneet Pahoja said the cake was in the colour of the team’s jersey. “Its highlight is this trophy, it may look like a real trophy but it is made of chocolate… This is our welcome to the winning team… We have organised the breakfast at a special venue and we will treat them with a special breakfast,” he added.

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Indian team receives warm welcome at Delhi airport

The Rohit Sharma-led team received a warm welcome upon their arrival at the Delhi airport. Heavy security was deployed to control the crowd at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, but that was not enough to deter the fans who cheered enthusiastically while holding posters of star batsman Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma and outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid. After their arrival, the team checked into their hotel before heading to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the meeting, they will return to the airport to board a special flight to Mumbai.

Indian team victory parade in Mumbai

After reaching Mumbai airport, the team will proceed to Wankhede Stadium. The BCCI has organised a one-kilometre victory parade from Nariman Point to Wankhede, followed by a small ceremony at Wankhede Stadium. BCCI secretary Jay Shah and Rohit took to social media on Wednesday, urging fans to turn up in large numbers to show their support for the team. A similar roadshow was held in Mumbai 17 years ago when Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s team beat arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of the inaugural World T20 in 2007 in South Africa.

Indian team wins 2nd T20 World Cup

It is worth mentioning here that the Indian cricket team won its second World T20 title, ending an 11-year wait for an ICC trophy, on June 29. India’s previous ICC title was in 2013 when they won the Champions Trophy under Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Their previous World Cup titles were in 1983 (ODI), 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI).

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