Finally, the T20 World Cup came home on Thursday, five days after beating South Africa in the final at Barbados. Skipper Rohit Sharma, outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid and the entire victorious squad arrived at the Wankhede Stadium a little before 9pm to loud cheers at the packed stadium.

The Mumbai crowd that booed Hardik Pandya not long ago during the Indian Premier League, cheered for the India vice-captain when Rohit spoke of the crucial final over of the final. Pandya stood up and acknowledged the crowd.