No Parade for Champions Trophy Win; Players Arrive in Different Cities

The unforgettable images of countless fans cheering at the top of their lungs, eager for a closer view of the victorious Indian team, are still vivid in memory. This was the effect of India’s open bus parade in Mumbai after their T20 World Cup win last year. Eight and a half months later, Team India gave the nation another reason to celebrate immensely by winning the Champions Trophy after 12 years.India secured two ICC titles in consecutive years for the first time. Rohit Sharma’s team made history by defeating New Zealand in the final in Dubai on March 9. However, it seems unlikely that similar celebrations will take place again.

This time, the Indian cricketers will not participate in open bus parades as they will arrive individually in different cities. India’s captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Hardik Pandya received a hero’s welcome at Mumbai airport on Monday night. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and fast bowler Harshit Rana reached New Delhi, while star batter Virat Kohli will arrive soon The players had also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their return from Barbados via a special flight back in July.

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India got the better of New Zealand in Champions Trophy final

Rohit Sharma won Player of the Match for his outstanding performance in the final. He scored an impressive 76 runs off 83 balls, including seven boundaries and three sixes.

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first.

The Kiwis got off to a strong start with a 57-run partnership between Will Young (15) and Rachin Ravindra (37 from 29 balls, including four boundaries and a six). However, Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) slowed their progress, reducing New Zealand to 75/3.

A 57-run partnership between Daryl Mitchell (63 from 101 balls, with three fours) and Michael Bracewell helped push the Kiwis past 150 runs. Bracewell contributed an unbeaten 53* from 40 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes, guiding New Zealand to a total of 251/7 in their 50 overs.

Kuldeep (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) were the top wicket-takers for India. Mohammed Shami also took a wicket, but conceded 74 runs in his nine overs.

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