Being part of India’s T20 World Cup open bus parade will remain an unforgettable, tiring, and once-in-a-lifetime experience. I joined the enthusiastic crowd, got super lucky to form a hand chain, and walked alongside the bus, close enough to touch it. That was a surreal experience amidst chaos and chants everywhere.<\/p>\n
Throughout the parade, I kept thanking each player I got a glimpse of, and many acknowledged me as they could literally hear me due to my closeness to the bus. I kept calling for Virat, and SKY on the bus replied, saying he was on the other side. Although I didn’t get to catch Virat’s eye right then, it was thrilling to be acknowledged. Rohit Sharma also acknowledged my thank-you gestures with a thank you.<\/p>\n
As the parade continued, Bumrah, Arshdeep, Kuldeep, Jaiswal, Pant, Siraj, Jadeja, Axar, and Pandya waved towards the side I was on, adding to the excitement. I kept staring at all of them while holding hand chains with crowds pushing from one side and police from the other.<\/p>\n
I got a constant glimpse of Dravid the coach, and I thanked him a lot. Also, Jay Shah acknowledged me when I kept screaming for Virat, replying with a smile, “aayega,” which was quite funny.<\/p>\n
When Virat finally appeared on the side I was on, his presence was electrifying, even though I couldn’t catch his eye. I kept staring and screaming his name, and he was just two hand lengths away from me. Maybe next time, a one-on-one chat with Virat will happen with no cameras around. He’s the reason I’m smiling amidst my life challenges.<\/p>\n
The climax was when Rohit and Virat lifted the trophy right above my head\u2014a truly “wow” moment.<\/p>\n
The wait was long, about three hours before the parade started, plus another hour during the parade, leaving me and every fan exhausted and fatigued. But the continuous one-hour glimpse of the team made it all worthwhile. By the end, I was worn out but elated, having been part of such a monumental celebration.<\/p>\n
Fans, please do take care and rest as it was one hell of an experience for all of us too. Take care.<\/p>\n
At the end, it goes without saying that the police had the most tiring job, managing such an unmanageable crowd; they even got their lathis out a few times. With my closeness to them, I made sure to thank them and make them smile as much as I could. Kudos and heartfelt thanks to the police and all volunteers. Take care.<\/p>\n
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