Mumbai was filled with excitement as the Indian cricket team celebrated their ICC T20 World Cup victory with a grand parade. The crowd erupted in cheers as captain Rohit Sharma and his team arrived, marking their historic win against South Africa in the final at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
During the crucial final match, South Africa needed 30 runs off 30 balls after Axar Patel conceded 24 runs in the 14th over, putting Team India on the brink of another World Cup heartbreak. Determined to break the ICC finals jinx, Rohit Sharma called in pace ace Jasprit Bumrah for the death overs.
What followed was a masterclass in bowling. Virat Kohli had already set the stage with a brilliant performance, and Bumrah delivered a match-winning spell that ensured India’s thrilling seven-run victory. His exceptional bowling in the death overs sealed the win, bringing jubilation to the Indian camp and their fans.
At the Wankhede Stadium felicitation ceremony, Kohli gave a heartfelt shoutout to Jasprit Bumrah. “What I want everyone to do is applaud a guy who brought us back in the tournament again and again. A huge shoutout to Jasprit Bumrah. We are lucky that he plays for us,” Kohli told the packed stadium, prompting chants of ‘Boom Boom’ from the enthusiastic crowd.
The event took a delightful turn when presenter Gaurav Kapoor suggested signing a petition to declare Bumrah a national treasure. “I am thinking of signing a petition to declare Jasprit Bumrah a national treasure. Will you sign it?” he asked Kohli. “I will sign it right now,” Kohli responded, highlighting the immense value and pride Bumrah brings to the nation.
With this victory, the Indian team not only lifted the T20 World Cup but also celebrated the redemption of their past ICC finals misfortunes, led by the exceptional performances of their star players.
