It was an unforgettable night for the Men in Blue, as an enormous crowd flooded Marine Drive in South Mumbai to celebrate the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team's victory parade, creating a spectacle that brought traffic to a standstill.

Thousands of passionate fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars, transforming the streets into a sea of cheering supporters.

At Wankhede Stadium, following their T20 World Cup victory, the team sang the National Anthem. BCCI officials presented Team India with a Rs 125 crore cheque, prompting fans to erupt in singing Vande Mataram. The celebrations included an impromptu dance by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others, adding to the festive atmosphere.

For Rohit Sharma, who was the youngest member of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's iconic 2007 squad and now leads the T20 World Champion Indian cricket team at 37, the victory parade must have evoked a strong sense of déjà vu. As the oldest member of the current team, he has been a constant presence over the past fifteen years, witnessing changes around him while maintaining his leadership role.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, addressing the packed audience at Wankhede during the team's felicitation ceremony, shared that he had never seen Rohit Sharma so emotional in their 15-year association. He recalled the moment Rohit hugged him, tears in his eyes, after the T20 World Cup victory.

Hardik Pandya found genuine acceptance following his stellar T20 World Cup campaign, notably being the first to lift the trophy and proudly display it to the fans.

Seeking validation and unconditional support, Pandya found Mumbai ready to embrace him once more, perhaps seeing the rainfall as a collective apology for earlier criticisms during the IPL season.

The players soaked in the frenzy and nationwide euphoria, a testament to the country's deep affection for its cricketers, sometimes even surpassing its love for the sport itself.