On August 21, 2024, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah visited the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, bringing along the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. They sought blessings from Lord Ganesha and celebrated India’s World Cup victory with a special pooja and arti performed for the trophy. This marked the first time the T20 World Cup returned to India since 2007.
The visit followed India’s triumphant campaign in the T20 World Cup, where Sharma and Shah were seen wearing pink stoles during their darshan. The temple, a renowned site for both celebrities and devotees, hosted the trophy in a gesture widely appreciated by fans. Images of the visit quickly went viral on social media.
India clinched the T20 World Cup on June 29, 2024, ending an 11-year wait. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India delivered a stellar performance throughout the tournament, culminating in a thrilling final against South Africa. India set a target of 177 runs, thanks to Virat Kohli’s 76 and Axar Patel’s 47. Despite a strong effort from Heinrich Klaasen, who scored 52, South Africa fell short by seven runs. India’s bowlers, led by Hardik Pandya and supported by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel, secured the win with disciplined bowling.
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