Delhi boy Virat Kohli welcomed by brother, family after T20 World Cup win: ‘So proud bhai’

Virat Kohli, whose hometown is Delhi, was given some of the loudest cheers by fans as Team India landed in the capital after T20 World Cup.

Updated on: Jul 5, 2024, 08:30:23 IST

By Shylaja Varma

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Virat Kohli's brother and other family members welcomed him in Delhi on Thursday morning as Team India landed in New Delhi from Barbados, having been delayed for days by Hurricane Beryl, after winning the T20 World Cup.

Virat Kohli's family welcomed him Delhi after Team India returned home from Barbados. (Instagram/vk0681)

"So proud bhai," Vikas Kohli wrote on his Instagram Stories, with photos of himself, his son, niece and nephew with Virat Kohli.

Vikas Kohli and his son also shared the joy by wearing Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup medal.

Kohli's sister Bhawna Kohli also shared the photos on her Instagram Stories.

Virat Kohli, who was born and brought up in Delhi, got some of the loudest cheers from fans as the cricketers returned home from Barbados.

Watch what this fan had to say about the cricket heroes:

Team India gets rousing welcome in Delhi

The Men in Blue got a befitting welcome in Delhi as they landed in the national capital on Thursday aboard a specially-arranged charter Air India flight with scores of fans lining up outside the airport to welcome the players despite a steady drizzle and heavy security deployment that kept them at a distance from their heroes.

They eventually left the airport in buses, flanked by a long escort of police cars with wailing sirens.

(Also Read: Chole bhature, trophy cake: How Team India will be welcomed at 5-star Delhi hotel. Watch)

The team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on Thursday, before flying to Mumbai for a stunning victory parade in the city.

The cricketers, their immediate families and top BCCI officials were unable to head back home immediately after the T20 World Cup win due to a shutdown forced by hurricane Beryl in Barbados. They were cocooned in their hotel before the BCCI made arrangements for the special charter flight.

(Also Read: Sanjana Ganesan's update from Barbados as Team India stranded amid Hurricane Beryl)

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Shylaja Varma
Shylaja Varma is the Trending Editor at Hindustan Times. Having worked in some of India’s top newsrooms, she has established herself as a keen observer of internet culture. Her work often bridges the gap between fast-paced digital developments and traditional reportage. From writing about the human toll of disasters and decoding the hottest memes to tracking what Elon Musk, Indian CEOs, billionaires and tech leaders are doing on social media, Shylaja’s editorial lens is defined by accuracy, speed and a deep understanding of the online landscape. She also writes stories about Indians abroad, the NRI life and struggles. She also has a keen eye for stories about Bengaluru and its startup and IT culture, having grown up in the Karnataka capital and seen its evolution. Prior to her current role, Shylaja spent several years at CNN-News18, NDTV and Moneycontrol, where she honed her skills in real-time news reporting and digital storytelling. She started her career in television news, reporting from Bengaluru and New Delhi. Shylaja built Moneycontrol’s Trends vertical and set up the team, turning it into a high-traffic destination. She also did video interviews for events like Startup Conclave and The Creator Economy Summit A microbiology graduate from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, she went on to complete a Master’s in Journalism and Audio-Visual Communication from COMMITS, Bengaluru.Read More

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