The final memory is the one that shines most brightly. The look in MS Dhoni’s eyes as he followed the ball into the stands. The final twirl...
The final memory is the one that shines most brightly. The look in MS Dhoni’s eyes as he followed the ball into the stands. The final twirl of the bat. Gary Kirsten’s celebrations in the dressing room. And all over the country, millions were doing their own version of a victory dance. India were ODI World Champions again... for the first time since 1983.
April 2, 2011 is a day filled with memories that so many Indians share. It was a day of celebration but it was also a day to look back at India’s World Cup journey. It wasn’t just about the six. It wasn’t just about the runs scored by Sachin Tendulkar or the wickets taken by Zaheer Khan or even Yuvraj Singh’s stupendous all-round show. Rather, it was about how India – as a team – could rise to the very top.
Match 1: India vs Bangladesh (February 19)
Virender Sehwag got India’s World Cup off to a rollicking start with a 175 off 140 balls at the top of the order. He found his groove and Kohli also scored 100 off 83 balls as India amassed 370/4 in their fifty overs. Bangladesh tried to fight back but India just had too many...
