As the world watched, Team India under the leadership of Rohit Sharma clinched their long-awaited second T20 World Cup trophy in a thrilling 7-run victory against South Africa. This marked the end of a 13-year drought, as India’s last ICC triumph was in 2011. Fans worldwide took to the streets to celebrate the Men in Blue’s outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
In a momentous decision, Captain Rohit Sharma and opening partner Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 Internationals following the historic victory. Kohli, who scored a crucial 76 runs in his final T20I match, played a pivotal role in securing India’s win in the nail-biting final. The team’s success was hailed by fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.
As news of India’s victory spread across the globe, one particular video captured everyone’s attention – a viral video shared on Instagram of passengers on an Air India A350 flight learning about India’s triumph while flying at 35,000 feet. The announcement made by a flight attendant led to a round of applause as the cabin lights lit up with the colors of the Indian national flag, the Tricolour.
The video has garnered over 14 million views and received countless comments from viewers around the world. Some marveled at the patriotism displayed, while others expressed pride in India’s achievement and shared their own experiences celebrating on planes during other major sporting events. The video provided a glimpse into how Indians around the world were feeling about their team’s success.