In Photos: Indian cricketers return home to hero's welcome

Ajinkya Rahane Rahane, who led India in the absence of Virat Kohli, received a grand welcome when he reached his home in Mumbai. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter.

Airport scenes Rahane, Shaw, and coach Shastri landed in Mumbai from Australia and were greeted with flowers at the airport.

Salem welcomes their hero – Natarajan T. Natarajan made his International debut in Test, ODI as well as T20I series in Australia and claimed wickets in all three formats. He got a grand welcome upon his arrival at his Chinnappampatti village in Salem.

Shardul Thakur The Mumbai pacer received a warm welcome from his parents.

Rohit Sharma Rohit, who missed the limited-overs leg, played the final two Tests in Australia.

Siraj first goes to the graveyard Siraj, who lost his father just days after reaching Australia, went to the graveyard directly from the airport to pay his tributes. He finished the series as India’s highest wicket taker with 13 scalps in 3 Tests.