From Sehwag to Tendulkar: Indian cricketers relish memories of 2011 World Cup triumph

New Delhi, April 2: Indian cricketing fraternity got nostalgic on Sunday (April 2) as India are celebrating the six years of winning the ICC World Cup 2011.

The big tournament culminated in the best possible way for the home side as they turned World Champions.

India cricketers, enthusiasts get nostalgic on 6th anniversary of 2011 World Cup victory

India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets with 10 balls remaining to complete a truly historic victory in front of hysteric crowd at Wankhede Stadium.

Chasing a target of 274 in the stipulated 50 overs, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck a brilliant 91 to immortalise April 2 as a historic day in the history of Indian cricket.

India's charismatic captain MS Dhoni led from the front as they lifted the prestigious trophy to end a drought of 28 years. Kapil Dev-led India team last won the World Cup for India in England in 1983.

The hosts were in a spot of bother after they lost three quick wickets in Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli cheaply.

But, skipper Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh rose to the occasion to steer India to a terrific win. Dhoni was adjudged the man of the match for his captaincy knock.

Here's how Indian cricketers and the cricketing fraternity reacted:

#OnThisDay in 2011, @msdhoni hit one of the most iconic shots in cricket history to help India beat Sri Lanka and win the @cricketworldcup pic.twitter.com/cCKmZ233vD
— ICC (@ICC) April 2, 2017

ICC

ICC congratulated Team India on his day.

#ThisDayThatYear - In 2011, “Dhoni finishes off in style. India lift the World Cup after 28 years” - in @RaviShastriOfc's immortal voice pic.twitter.com/Q61sLx10VA
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 2, 2017

BCCI

This is how the BCCI congratulated the Indian cricket team on the sixth anniversary.

6 years ago #OnThisDay,Dhoni finished it off in style and we as a Team lived a dream & won the World Cup,the best memory for this generation pic.twitter.com/QQ9oVFEf4e
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 2, 2017

Virender Sehwag

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted his image and hailed the World Cup win.

What a night it was at the Wankhede . Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni led india to an unforgettable victory and we won the World Cup at home. pic.twitter.com/YpBu4HDVBC
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 2, 2017

Mohammad Kaif

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif also shared an image on Twitter.

It's been 6 years since we won the World Cup, the last moments of the game remain fresh in my memory.What a night that was👌
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) April 2, 2017

R Ashwin

This is how Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin reacted on Twitter.

2 April 2011 was a night like no other. Fans celebrating the World Cup win danced on top of @sachin_rt s BMW!! All was permitted! @BCCI
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) April 2, 2017

Boria Majumdar

Sports writer Boria Majumdar wrote on his Twitter handle, "2 April 2011 was a night like no other. Fans celebrating the World Cup win danced on top of @sachin_rt s BMW!! All was permitted!"

Today in 2011, India won their 2nd Cricket World Cup title. Since then, the two sides to win most ODI games are Australia (80) & India (79)
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 2, 2017

Mohandas Menon

This is what statistician Mohandas Menon had to say on India's sixth anniversary of 2011 World Cup win.

And here's the finishing stroke of the 2011 World Cup final. Unforgettable! https://t.co/nfzsy8wTYD
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 2, 2017

Ayaz Menon

Cricket commentator Ayaz Menon hailed the incredible win Team India registered on April 2 night in front of hysteric audience at Wankhede Stadium.

Like I always say, chase your dreams because dreams do come true, and this was one of those moments in my life when it happened. pic.twitter.com/oNWKsYr6sw
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 2, 2017

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