<p>Mumbai: Floored by the grand reception and also the comprehensive police presence that ensured an orderly conduct of proceedings for most part, star India<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/virat-kohli"> Virat Kohli </a>on Friday thanked the Mumbai Police for doing a "phenomenal job" in crowd control during the victory parade of the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/icc-t20-world-cup-2024">T20 World Cup</a>-winning Indian team here.</p>.<p>The side returned to a euphoric reception on Thursday after a 16-hour non-stop flight from Barbados.</p>.Team India's open-top bus parade draws massive crowd at Marine Drive.<p>It was hosted for breakfast by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi before heading to Mumbai for the victory parade which was attended by lakhs of fans.</p>.<p>It culminated into a felicitation ceremony at the iconic Wankhede stadium where the players danced and took a victory lap after sharing their thoughts on the triumph that ended a trophy drought of 11 years.</p>.<p>"Deep respect and heartfelt thanks to all the officers and staff of @MumbaiPolice & @CPMumbaiPolice for doing a phenomenal job during Team India's Victory Parade. Your dedication and service is highly appreciated. Jai Hind," Kohli posted on 'X'.</p>.<p>The 35-year-old, who was adjudged player of the match in the seven-run final win over South Africa last Saturday, flew out to London early this morning after completing the engagements here.</p>.<p>He had announced T20 international retirement at the end of the final.</p>.<p>All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also posted a similar note of thanks for the police force that was deployed to manage the sea of humanity that descended on Marine Drive to greet the players and be a part of the celebrations. </p><p>"Big thank you to Mumbai police. You did a fantastic job last night #realhero," he said.</p>.<p>India captain <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a>, who also announced his T20 international retirement at the end of the World Cup, was welcomed enthusiastically by his neighbours and friends at his Mumbai house.</p>.<p>Fans also thronged the complex to catch a glimpse of him and he duly obliged amid heavy police presence, waving and smiling at them.</p>.<p>"...this is for you," read his post, prefixed with the emoji of the national flag, on 'X'.</p>.<p>Senior off-spinner R Ashwin, who was not a part of the squad in the Americas, said he felt overwhelmed while watching the celebrations.</p>.<p>"Watching all the videos and pictures from the celebrations yesterday in Mumbai just fills my heart. This nation has given and continues to give so much to the sport."</p>.<p>Once again so proud of the champions," he said.</p>.<p>At least 11 persons were rushed to hospitals for sustaining minor injuries or feeling dizzy during the massive fan gathering. </p>
<p>Mumbai: Floored by the grand reception and also the comprehensive police presence that ensured an orderly conduct of proceedings for most part, star India<a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/virat-kohli"> Virat Kohli </a>on Friday thanked the Mumbai Police for doing a "phenomenal job" in crowd control during the victory parade of the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/icc-t20-world-cup-2024">T20 World Cup</a>-winning Indian team here.</p>.<p>The side returned to a euphoric reception on Thursday after a 16-hour non-stop flight from Barbados.</p>.Team India's open-top bus parade draws massive crowd at Marine Drive.<p>It was hosted for breakfast by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi before heading to Mumbai for the victory parade which was attended by lakhs of fans.</p>.<p>It culminated into a felicitation ceremony at the iconic Wankhede stadium where the players danced and took a victory lap after sharing their thoughts on the triumph that ended a trophy drought of 11 years.</p>.<p>"Deep respect and heartfelt thanks to all the officers and staff of @MumbaiPolice & @CPMumbaiPolice for doing a phenomenal job during Team India's Victory Parade. Your dedication and service is highly appreciated. Jai Hind," Kohli posted on 'X'.</p>.<p>The 35-year-old, who was adjudged player of the match in the seven-run final win over South Africa last Saturday, flew out to London early this morning after completing the engagements here.</p>.<p>He had announced T20 international retirement at the end of the final.</p>.<p>All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also posted a similar note of thanks for the police force that was deployed to manage the sea of humanity that descended on Marine Drive to greet the players and be a part of the celebrations. </p><p>"Big thank you to Mumbai police. You did a fantastic job last night #realhero," he said.</p>.<p>India captain <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a>, who also announced his T20 international retirement at the end of the World Cup, was welcomed enthusiastically by his neighbours and friends at his Mumbai house.</p>.<p>Fans also thronged the complex to catch a glimpse of him and he duly obliged amid heavy police presence, waving and smiling at them.</p>.<p>"...this is for you," read his post, prefixed with the emoji of the national flag, on 'X'.</p>.<p>Senior off-spinner R Ashwin, who was not a part of the squad in the Americas, said he felt overwhelmed while watching the celebrations.</p>.<p>"Watching all the videos and pictures from the celebrations yesterday in Mumbai just fills my heart. This nation has given and continues to give so much to the sport."</p>.<p>Once again so proud of the champions," he said.</p>.<p>At least 11 persons were rushed to hospitals for sustaining minor injuries or feeling dizzy during the massive fan gathering. </p>