Team India’s Plane Receives Unique Water Salute at Mumbai Airport Runway Upon Arrival

The Indian Cricket fans' excitement is on cloud nine as they process India's historic T20 World Cup win. It is a groundbreaking moment as a World Cup title has come home after a wait of over a decade. After being stranded in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl, Team India has finally reached their homeland as they landed in New Delhi, India, to begin their festivities. The entire 15-man squad was scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at his residence. The team brought the silverware with them, and it will be an all-out party in Wankhede. But before India reaches the bus parade, they have received a unique salute before they could even put their foot in Mumbai.

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Team India receive a special water salute as their airplane arrives at Mumbai Airport

As Team India's flight lands at the Mumbai Airport, images have surfaced over social media that the team's airplane received a special water salute at the airport runway. The special tribute was organized by the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as the T20 World Cup heroes touch down in Mumbai.

The water salute is done as an act of respect and honor of the airplane, the crew of the passengers. In this case, Team India, who are coming off Barbados and conquering South Africa to bring back World Cup glory.

The bus procession is expected to travel from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium, where a lot of the cricket fans have already reached to take part in the festivities alongside the Indian Cricket Team. The fans have come in huge numbers despite the rain, and it is set to be an electrifying atmosphere in Mumbai.

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Team India has arrived in Mumbai, and they will participate in the bus procession around the city and eventually arrive at Wankhede Stadium following their meeting with the Prime Minister. For cricket lovers, it will mark the return of a historic occasion since MS Dhoni led the last procession. The Indian cricket team is currently on its route to Mumbai and will arrive shortly to participate in the remaining portion of the celebrations. The fantasy of seeing India celebrate and win the title is about to come true for cricket fans, who have been waiting for this moment.