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Free entry to be given to public for grand Victory Parade: MCA

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Ajinkya Naik said that free entry will be given to the public for the Indian team’s grand victory parade celebrating their ICC T20 World Cup win.


After their ICC T20 World Cup celebrations in Delhi on Thursday morning, which includes a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rohit-led side will depart for Mumbai, where it will have an open-top bus ride in Mumbai at Marine Drive and the iconic Wankhede Stadium from 5:00 pm onwards to celebrate.


Speaking to ANI, Naik said that all necessary arrangements have been made and the maximum police force has been kept by MCA for the event.


“MCA has made preparations for the public. Under the guidance of Mumbai Police and BCCI, we are going to give free entry to the public on first come first preference…We had a meeting with Mumbai Police yesterday. MCA has kept the maximum police force. It is a proud moment for MCA and the country and we are very excited to welcome the Indian team today,” he said to ANI.


On Team India’s victory parade, MCA member Jitendra Awhad said, “It is a good feeling. After a long time, India won the World Cup and after winning the World Cup, they are going to be welcomed at the land of Cricket, Mumbai. Not only in Mumbai but Cricket is a religion in the entire India…”


India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday took to X to share details of the victory parade in Mumbai.


“We want to enjoy this special moment with all of you. So let’s celebrate this win with a victory parade at Marine Drive & Wankhede on July 4th from 5:00 pm onwards,” Rohit posted on X.


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah also on Wednesday announced that they have decided to hold an open-top bus parade for the victorious Team India in Mumbai tomorrow. Shah invited India fans to the victory parade at Marine Drive and the Wankhede Stadium.

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