Arshdeep Singh Arrives Home: ‘Want to Savor the Moment with Family’
Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm pacer for India, was hailed with a hero’s welcome upon his return to his hometown, complete with garlands, a procession, and bhangra from his supporters.
Arshdeep played a crucial role in India’s title triumph in the recent T20 World Cup, taking 17 wickets to lead the wicket-takers’ list with Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi.
“I want to play all formats but at the moment I just want to enjoy the moment and spend time with my family,” Arshdeep told PTI Videos while travelling in an open vehicle.
“I am feeling very happy. I thank everyone for giving me so much love,” added Arshdeep.
Chandigarh broke out into jubilation as Arshdeep arrived in the evening from Mumbai, where he had participated in a victory parade alongside his teammates. The fans had on Team India jerseys and were waving the Tri-colour.
In an exciting final at Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday, India, captained by Rohit Sharma, defeated South Africa by seven runs. They also made history by becoming the first team to win the T20 World Cup without dropping a match.
After 17 years, it was India’s second-ever T20 World Cup victory and their first global championship in 11 years.
But because Hurricane Beryl left them stranded in Barbados, their trip back to India was postponed.
Upon their arrival in New Delhi in chartered flight, The ‘Men In Blue’ were given a grand reception over breakfast by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
As the team mena made a victory parade on an open bus to the Wankhede Stadium later that evening, a sea of spectators flocked to Mumbai’s Marine Drive to welcome them.
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