India's celebratory victory parade at Wankhede hindered by delayed start

The start of Team Indias victory parade along Marine Drive on Thursday faced a delay due to the squads arrival in the city slightly past 500 pm local time According to the outlined schedule provided by local authorities the victorious T20 World Cup team was scheduled for a twohour procession aboard an open bus starting from the National Centre for Performing Arts NCPA in Nariman Point to the renowned Wankhede Stadium from 500 pm to 700 pmReports indicated that the team departed from New Delhi at 342 pm following their earlier engagements that included a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in the day The team had only recently returned from Barbados arriving in the national capital in the early morning hoursAlso ReadThrongs of supporters head to Marine Drive for Team India Victory ParadeAt the iconic Wankhede Stadium fervent fans swiftly filled the stands upon its gates opening eager to commemorate Indias spectacular cricketing achievement from the previous Saturday The stadium which holds historical significance as the site of Indias last ODI World Cup victory in 2011 saw enthusiastic supporters flocking in while thousands more gathered outside the closed gates around 500 pmFollowing their arrival in Mumbai Rohit Sharmas team and their accompanying support staff commenced their journey towards the southern end of the city where the Wankhede Stadium stands as a bastion of cricketing history and national pride The atmosphere surrounding the stadium was electric resonating with the chants and cheers of supporters eagerly awaiting the glimpse of their cricketing heroesAlso ReadIN PHOTOS Team India T20 WC celebration Fans flock to Marine Drive to witness celebratory victory paradeThe delay in the parades commencement did little to dampen the spirits of the fans who had patiently awaited the teams triumphant return and were determined to celebrate the historic victory in grand fashion The event not only symbolized the teams achievement but also served as a testament to the enduring passion and dedication of Indian cricket enthusiastsAs the teams bus made its way through the bustling streets of Mumbai adorned with banners and flags in the national colors the city reverberated with excitement and pride Spectators lined the parade route waving flags and banners emblazoned with messages of support and adoration for their favorite playersInside Wankhede Stadium the atmosphere reached a crescendo as fans filled every available seat their voices merging into a unified roar of celebration The venues iconic stands witness to countless historic cricketing moments now bore witness to yet another memorable chapter in Indian cricket historyFor the players and support staff of Rohit Sharmas team the parade culminated in a triumphant arrival at Wankhede Stadium where they were greeted by a sea of jubilant faces The ceremony that followed was a fitting tribute to their skill determination and resilience throughout the T20 World Cup campaignWith agency inputs