RP Singh reminisced about the electrifying celebrations following India's 2007 T20 World Cup victory, highlighting the unforgettable Mumbai parade. He also shared an anecdote involving Rahul Dravid during a Ranji Trophy match, illustrating the pressures faced by even the greatest batsmen. Singh humorously recounted instances of being mistaken for Rohit Sharma and even George Clooney.
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