They fought every stereotype, silenced every troll, and lifted India to the top of world cricket — yet, when the time came to celebrate, there was silence. No open-top bus, no parade, no roar of fans lining the streets. Just another statement about “official meetings” and “logistics.” But behind the delay lies a deeper story, one of lessons learned, mistakes remembered, and the haunting shadow of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) parade tragedy that left fans dead. As the BCCI waits, Rupha Ramani asks, are we missing a moment that could have defined this generation of champions? Or is patience the price of doing it right this time?
