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Yuvraj, Tendulkar, other heroes of 2011 World Cup triumph remember the historic day
Follow UsAfter a gap of 28 years, India lifted the World Cup aloft on this day in 2011 at the Wankhede Stadium
It has been 10 years since India lifted the World Cup in front of a jam-packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India pipped Sri Lanka by six wickets, and it was skipper MS Dhoni, who smashed the ball over the fence to hand India the trophy after a span of 28 years. Yuvraj Singh the player of the tournament for scoring 363 runs at 90.50 and with the ball, he picked up 15 wickets at an economy rate of a little over five.
April 2, 2011 - a day when history was created! We wanted to win the WC for India & for the master @sachin_rt who carried the nation’s expectations over decades!
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 2, 2021
Indebted to be able to represent India & bring glory to our nation 🙏🏻 🇮🇳 #AlwaysBleedBlue #WC2011 @ICC @BCCI pic.twitter.com/kCR7pTL6Bx
The man who was calling the action from the commentary box, Ravi Shastri too remembers the day. If many remember Dhoni’s six off Nuwan Kulasekara in the end, the moment was made iconic with Shastri commentating the moment, which will forever be etched in the mind of every Indian, who witnessed history being created on April 2, 2011. Shastri continues to be associated with Indian cricket, currently discharging his duties as the coach of the national side.
A day that will always be etched in the memory of every Indian cricket lover. Well done guys ! #WorldCup2011 https://t.co/q9Fwune8jo
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 2, 2021
It was Sachin Tendulkar’s final World Cup game and what better way walk off than a wWorld Cup medal around your neck. While remembering the day, the Little Master also announced that he was hospitalised – a week after testing positive for Covid-19.
Thank you for your wishes and prayers. As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 2, 2021
Wishing all Indians & my teammates on the 10th anniversary of our World Cup 🇮🇳 win.
Here’s a look at other cricketers, remembering the historic day, having played a huge part in it
#10years of winning the World Cup, fulfilling the dream of every Indian around the world. It’s such a nostalgic feeling where I can relive each moment of lifting the trophy & making our country proud. It will be cherished forever. #Worldcup2011 #IndianCricketTeam @BCCI 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/IFOttlXbUr
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 2, 2021
A billion Indians won the World Cup on this day! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 #10Years #ProudlyIndian pic.twitter.com/o6DaUibGKl
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 2, 2021
🇮🇳🏆 2nd April 2011 when we all indians became the world champions..thank you for your love and support,prayers can’t believe it’s already 10 yrs @sachin_rt @GautamGambhir @virendersehwag @imVkohli @YUVSTRONG12 @msdhoni @ImRaina @iamyusufpathan @ImZaheer @munafpa99881129 pic.twitter.com/ftOWWGyHUX
🇮🇳🏆 2nd April 2011 when we all indians became the world champions..thank you for your love and support,prayers can’t believe it’s already 10 yrs @sachin_rt @GautamGambhir @virendersehwag @imVkohli @YUVSTRONG12 @msdhoni @ImRaina @iamyusufpathan @ImZaheer @munafpa99881129 pic.twitter.com/ftOWWGyHUX
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 2, 2021
It's been 10 years but there are many memories still afresh. 2011 World Cup win - The golden moment which always will stay close to my heart. What a night it was for one billion Indian fans! pic.twitter.com/UCi25KVbti
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 2, 2021
April 2: 10 years ago , the moment of a lifetime. #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/mhicAPqDL2
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 2, 2021
So !! It’s been 10years .... Time flies, memories remain ... What a day it was!!! #Worldcup2011 pic.twitter.com/J1urcLAMho
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) April 2, 2021
On this day 2011 dream became true 🏆##world champion 🏏🏏🏏 https://t.co/oNayW48x5i
— munaf patel (@munafpa99881129) April 2, 2021
Incidentally, the next two of the three World Cups – the T20 World Cup, 2021 and also the 50-over World Cup in 2023 – are scheduled to be played in India and the hosts under Virat Kohli’s tutelage they can conquer the world once again.
