New Delhi: An Indian fans celebration turned tragic in the United Kingdom as Team India secured their long-awaited victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. The fan fell from a pole he had climbed to celebrate the momentous win, capturing the joy and fervor of Indian supporters worldwide.Indias win comes after 13 yearsThe Indian cricket team ended a 13-year World Cup drought with a thrilling seven-run victory against first-time finalists South Africa. The final match, held at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday, June 29, saw Team India post a competitive total of 176/7. This score was anchored by stellar performances from Virat Kohli, who scored 76, along with crucial contributions from Axar Patel (43) and Shivam Dube (23).Bowlers seal the victoryIndias bowlers then took center stage, restricting South Africa to 169/8 in their 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya played pivotal roles in curbing the flow of runs, ensuring Indias victory and sparking celebrations among the Indian diaspora across the globe.Video of the incident goes viralIn the UK, celebrations of Team Indias winning took a dark turn as an unwanted mishap. In a viral video, an Indian fan is seen clinging to a pole, caught up in the euphoria of Indias win. Tragically, as he attempted to climb down, he lost his grip and fell, suffering injuries from the fall.The video has spread rapidly across social media, capturing the moments leading up to the fans fall. What began as an expression of sheer joy and national pride quickly transformed into a scene of concern and urgency, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such public celebrations.Indian Cricket Celebrations turned sour in Queensbury, NW London, after a fan fell off the London Underground sign while trying to tie an Indian flag at the top pic.twitter.com/JvhExdy2PM— UB1UB2 West London (Southall) (@UB1UB2) June 29, 2024
