On Thursday, the parents of India captain Rohit Sharma were in attendance for the team’s T20 World Cup victory celebrations at the Wankhede Stadium. There was a party atmosphere in Mumbai as thousands of fans gathered on the streets to witness the team’s open-bus T20 World Cup victory parade. Even a fan climbed a tree to catch a glimpse of the players. The victory parade kicked off at Marine Drive and concluded at Wankhde Stadium, crossing a sea of fans. The stadium was also packed for the special felicitation ceremony, with friends and family members of the players also in attendance.

When Rohit walked up to the president’s box at the Wankhede Stadium to meet his parents, it was an emotional moment for him, with his mother skipping an appointment with the doctor to witness the grand celebrations.

For the mother of Rohit, Poornima, it was a moment not to be missed. She showered the World Cup-winning captain with kisses, with the adorable moment going viral on social media.