After a month of intense matches and surprising upsets, the T20 World Cup concluded magnificently with the Indian cricket team’s victory. Indian cricket supporters are ecstatic, celebrating this historic win that ended a decade-long wait for a world title.
However, an unexpected twist has emerged: the trophy the Indian cricket team brought home is a replica.
Why Did Team India Bring Back a Replica T20 World Cup Trophy?
The rumors about Team India bringing home a replica T20 World Cup trophy from Barbados are true, but it’s part of a long-standing tradition in international cricket. After winning the final game, the victorious team is presented with the real trophy for the official photo shoot. However, they do not take the genuine trophy back to their country. Instead, they are given a replica of the World Cup trophy to celebrate their victory at home.
This practice has been in place for years. The replica closely resembles the actual World Cup trophy and is customized with the event’s logo for that specific year, making it unique to each tournament. This ensures that the replica holds significant value and serves as a symbol of the team’s triumph.
Where Does the Real T20 Trophy Go?
After the photo session, the original trophy is flown back to the ICC headquarters in Dubai for safekeeping. This tradition ensures the real trophy remains preserved and secure, while the winning team can still bask in their victory with a highly accurate replica.
Thus, when Team India arrived home with a “fake” trophy, it wasn’t a deception but part of this established protocol. The winning team receives a highly accurate replica to celebrate their victory, allowing them to bask in their achievement while the original trophy is kept safe.
Team India’s Victorious Homecoming Celebration
वंदे मातरम 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/j5D4nMMdF9
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 4, 2024
Team India has finally returned home after being delayed in Barbados by Hurricane Beryl. To say that Team India’s triumphant return after winning the T20 World Cup has sparked immense celebration across the nation would be an understatement. Greeted by a jubilant crowd, the players embarked on a victory parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, riding atop an open-top bus. Fans, full of joy and pride over India’s World Cup victory, lined the streets, applauding and cheering as the team passed by.
Captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli proudly displayed the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy to the ecstatic fans along the parade route. The atmosphere was electric, with players reciprocating the cheers and waving back at the enthusiastic supporters. BCCI officials, including secretary Jay Shah and vice-president Rajiv Shukla, joined the players on the bus, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
When the nation jumped with joy and celebrated with their heroes 🇮🇳❤️#TeamIndia Captain @ImRo45 shares his feeling of being part of the majestic victory parade 🥳#T20WorldCup | #Champions pic.twitter.com/wVmU9nhT9f
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 5, 2024
During the parade, Rohit Sharma, along with team coach Rahul Dravid and batsman Suryakumar Yadav, raised their clasped hands towards the sky in a gesture symbolizing the team’s triumph. Later, at Wankhede Stadium, the festivities continued as the players were welcomed with more cheers and accolades.
Earlier in the day, the team had the honor of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, where they shared memorable moments and discussed their journey at the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup. The nation continues to celebrate Team India’s historic achievement with immense pride and admiration.
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