President Pratibha Patil, who witnessed the thrilling cricket World Cup final on Sunday hosted a “high tea” function in Mumbai in honour of victorious Team India.
Captain M S Dhoni and his boys reached Raj Bhavan for their first official welcome ceremony to celebrate the team’s victory in the World Cup final after 28 years.
Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and senior state ministers are attending the event.President Patil watched the World Cup final held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai yesterday with her Sri Lankan counterpart M Rajapaksa.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final.