It was an emotional second when Rohit Sharma walked as much as the president’s field on the Wankhede Stadium to satisfy his mother and father, along with his mom having skipped an appointment with the physician to be current on the particular second.
Being surrounded by hordes of selfie-hunters, Sharma needed to request them for some privateness as he was assembly his mother and father after a very long time.
For his mom Poornima, it was a second to not be missed. The household had waited for today and he or she revealed how she skipped a go to to the physician to return and see her son.
“I’ve by no means thought I might see today. Earlier than going to the World Cup, he had come to satisfy us and mentioned that he wished to stop T20Is after this. I simply mentioned attempt to win. I used to be not feeling effectively right this moment and had a physician’s appointment, however I nonetheless got here as I wished to see today.” Poornima informed The Indian Specific.
“I can’t specific my happiness. Have a look at the cheering. I’ve by no means skilled this sort of ambiance. The quantity of affection he’s getting is due to his onerous work and dedication. I’m the happiest mom right this moment.”
As Sharma took a lap of honour round Wankhede Stadium, the president’s field was stuffed with nostalgia. Former MCA secretary PV Shetty had known as each resident of the Sportsline Society the place Rohit grew up in his early life.
Mumbai: The T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket workforce captain Rohit Sharma holding the championship trophy acknowledges followers throughout their open bus victory parade, in Mumbai, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Cricketers Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube are additionally seen. (PTI Picture/Shashank Parade)
“We got here right here as sir (PV Shetty) mentioned all of us ought to go. He took all of us. I used to be younger once I noticed Rohit successful the 2007 (ICC World T20) title however this one is particular. The massive cheer he received exhibits how a lot Mumbai loves him,” his brother Vishal mentioned.
It has been a very long time for the reason that bus journey Sharma had after getting back from the 2007 version in South Africa, however for Sportsline residents, it’s the identical Rohit Sharma.
“The very best half about him is that he hasn’t modified. The best way he met everybody right this moment and took footage was identical to the previous days. He is identical previous Rohit and never Rohit Sharma, the India captain,” Shetty mentioned.
Poornima was elated as many individuals received to know her id, and some requested for selfies along with her.
“What extra can I ask now! Today gained’t come once more in life. As he was taking the lap of honour, it was an emotional second as he has been enjoying for a day like this,” she added.
The lengthy flight from Barbados and the hectic schedule since they landed in India early Thursday morning had left the gamers fatigued, however the vitality and keenness of the group left Sharma a lot impressed as chants of “Mumbaicha Raja? Rohit Sharma” (Who’s the King of Mumbai? Rohit Sharma) reverberated round Most Metropolis.
“The massive turnout of followers to welcome us exhibits they had been as determined for this T20 World Cup title as we had been,” he mentioned on the stadium. “The win has introduced smiles on the faces of crores of individuals. It is a particular workforce and this trophy belongs to the nation.”
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