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India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj received a rockstar welcome upon landing in Hyderabad after the team's thrilling T20 World Cup triumph.
The city overflowed with pride as fans thronged the airport to greet their champion.
Speaking to the media, Siraj, still overwhelmed with emotion, confessed the immense joy of being part of a World Cup-winning squad.
"Words can't describe this feeling," he said.
"It's a moment India has craved for a long time, and to be a part of it is simply phenomenal."
The player's victory celebration continued as Siraj's car navigated through the city. Fans, lining the streets at Mehdipatnam, erupted in cheers as he waved from the sunroof, acknowledging their adulation.
Siraj did not have much to do at the World Cup. He took one wicket in the three games he played in the group stages.
Skipper Rohit Sharma and his men won the 2024 T20 World Cup after pulling off a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the final at Kensington Oval, in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday, June 29.