A nation united: Reminiscing the madness that followed after India won the 2011 ICC World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

A nation united: Reminiscing the madness that followed after India won the 2011 ICC World Cup

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On that night of 2nd April 2011, all the fault lines faded away. That exact microsecond when Mahendra Singh Dhoni held his pose and stared into space as Yuvraj Singh, the hero of that World Cup, started celebrating. Then there was the agony and ecstasy of 2007 — knocked out in the first round of the One-Day International format, unfancied, unheralded winners of the first-ever Twenty20 World Cup. And that remains the one overriding memory of the last World Cup that came to India. Virender Sehwag’s first ball boundary in Mirpur against Bangladesh which started the World Cup off.

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From Harbhajan-Dhoni to Kapil-Gavaskar: Looking back at four instances of rifts between Indian teammates
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From Harbhajan-Dhoni to Kapil-Gavaskar: Looking back at four instances of rifts between Indian teammates

Hindustan Times  

Fall outs happen between friends and former colleagues in every field and cricket, unfortunately, is no exception. The pair played a majority of their illustrious international career playing together, famously winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. Dhoni was at the non-striker's end when Yuvraj smashed six sixes in an over in the 2007 T20 World Cup. …

Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024
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Cricket-Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024

Hindustan Times  

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India look to cap dream run with World Cup glory today
1 year, 1 month ago

India look to cap dream run with World Cup glory today

Hindustan Times  

For Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, India’s 1983 World Cup victory acted as the catalyst that sparked a cricketing dream. India’s appearance in the 2003 World Cup final may have buoyed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, KL Rahul and other seniors in the current team. According to Pat Cummins, who posed with the trophy alongside the rival …

ICC World Cup Final: Aerobatic Display By IAF's Surya Kiran Team To Enthral Crowd On Sunday
1 year, 1 month ago

ICC World Cup Final: Aerobatic Display By IAF's Surya Kiran Team To Enthral Crowd On Sunday

ABP News  

ICC World Cup Final: With India cementing its place in the ICC ODI World Cup final, there will be an aerobatic display by the Surya Kiran team of Indian Air Force on November 19 before the start of match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With their win against New Zealand, India now have reached the ODI World Cup final …

Cricket World Cup | ‘Equalling Sachin’s record special, I am not going to be as good as him,’ says Virat after 49th ODI ton
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup | ‘Equalling Sachin’s record special, I am not going to be as good as him,’ says Virat after 49th ODI ton

The Hindu  

Following his match-winning century against South Africa in India's ICC Cricket World Cup match, which helped him equal Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons, star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday said to tie with his "hero" is special for him and he is not going to be "as good as" Tendulkar. Virat's record-equalling 49th ODI century and Ravindra …

Move over India-Pakistan, India vs Bangladesh is the rivalry this World Cup has been waiting for
1 year, 2 months ago

Move over India-Pakistan, India vs Bangladesh is the rivalry this World Cup has been waiting for

Hindustan Times  

In 1979, at the second men's World Cup, India lost all three league clashes, going down to even Sri Lanka, who didn’t enjoy Test status at the time. India’s campaign had ended even before it started; Greg Chappell quit as coach within weeks and even though Dravid had led the Test side to a series win in the Caribbean the …

Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs AFG | The tournament, despite its ‘early days’ caveat, has finally come alive!
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs AFG | The tournament, despite its ‘early days’ caveat, has finally come alive!

The Hindu  

World Cups are not entirely about who triumphs in the end. India’s rousing 1983 World Cup win is all the more sweeter because it came at the expense of the then reigning champion — the West Indies. More than 10 days since the first ball was bowled in the latest ICC World Cup, it is now Afghanistan’s turn to stun …

World Cup nostalgia: A 28-year-long dream fulfilled as Dhoni, Gambhir give India WC glory
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup nostalgia: A 28-year-long dream fulfilled as Dhoni, Gambhir give India WC glory

Hindustan Times  

“Dhoni finishes off in style!” Ravi Shastri’s booming voice, full of feeling and passion and emotion and delight, proclaimed the end of India’s long wait for a second World Cup crown, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s nonchalant dismissal of Nuwan Kulasekara over long-on the final act in a roller-coaster journey that held a nation it its thrall for a month and a …

The World Cup: A trendsetter that defines international cricket
1 year, 3 months ago

The World Cup: A trendsetter that defines international cricket

Hindustan Times  

For a game that has existed for almost two centuries, cricket never had a proper grading system till the 1975 Prudential World Cup. Imran Khan coming out of retirement to lead Pakistan to their only World Cup win was just the boost subcontinent cricket needed after India’s maiden triumph in 1983. So when the time came to bid for the …

Cricket World Cup history, Part 1: From 1975 to 1987, a brief look at first four editions of the cricket's biggest festival
1 year, 3 months ago

Cricket World Cup history, Part 1: From 1975 to 1987, a brief look at first four editions of the cricket's biggest festival

Firstpost  

A look down in the history of the first four editions of the ICC Cricket World Cup, from the year on inception in 1975 to 1987, when Australia first clinched the title. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table Since its inception in 1975, the ICC Cricket World Cup has served as the showpiece event of …

World Cup nostalgia: MS Dhoni’s India bring the mighty Australia down to their knees
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup nostalgia: MS Dhoni’s India bring the mighty Australia down to their knees

Hindustan Times  

The last time Australia had not reached the semifinal of the World Cup was, ironically, in their own backyard in 1992. Yuvraj, the Player of the Match, fittingly finished the chase off in style, backing away and thrashing Lee through the covers with 14 deliveries to spare India’s campaign had gathered momentum after an iffy start, but they had their …

All vie for the Cup: On the ICC World Cup and host India
1 year, 3 months ago

All vie for the Cup: On the ICC World Cup and host India

The Hindu  

Cricket’s biggest showpiece event, the ICC World Cup, is set for a grand launch at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. When defending champion England and the 2019 edition’s runners-up New Zealand clash in the inaugural fixture, the World Cup’s 13th edition will commence its frenetic run across diverse venues in India before winding back to Ahmedabad for the final …

DC Edit | Sumptuous World Cup in offing
1 year, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Sumptuous World Cup in offing

Deccan Chronicle  

It is time for: Lights! Fasten seat belts and await the action would be our advice for India’s billion-plus crazy cricket fans even as the event aims to capture global attention that may place it next in the popularity charts to the soccer World Cup in terms of sustained viewership. The excitement building up over the event is such this …

ODI World Cup 2023 Virender Sehwag Reveals MS Dhoni Just Ate Khichdi In World Cup 2011
1 year, 6 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023 Virender Sehwag Reveals MS Dhoni Just Ate Khichdi In World Cup 2011

ABP News  

After a long gap of 12 years, ODI World Cup has once again returned to India. Last time in 2011, when India organized ODI World Cup in collaboration with Bangladesh, they defeated Sri Lanka in the summit clash to win their 3rd World Cup title, first-ever on home soil. Now that the 2023 ODI World Cup is going to be …

T20 World Cup: Can India spring a surprise to end title drought?
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Can India spring a surprise to end title drought?

The Hindu  

Triumphant notes in bilateral outings and last-minute stumbles in multi-nation events have defined Indian cricket for nearly a decade. The 2015 and 2019 World Cup, last year’s T20 World Cup or the recent Asia Cup, were mounted on hope before collapsing into the debris of defeat. And as Rohit’s troops get set to criss-cross Australia for the latest ICC Twenty20 …

‘Every match had a hero’: Yuvraj Singh, Lalchand Rajput relive India’s win in the 2007 World T20
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Every match had a hero’: Yuvraj Singh, Lalchand Rajput relive India’s win in the 2007 World T20

The Hindu  

Fifteen years ago, the Indian team embarked on a thrilling joyride at the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup and came home with the trophy after a nerve-racking final against Pakistan. Yuvraj Singh, who injected energy into India’s campaign with memorable offensives against England and Australia, and Lalchand Rajput, the then India coach, relive the famous triumph. Yuvraj Singh After my …

Bowl out, Yuvraj's six sixes and a final to remember: 15 years of India's T20 World Cup win
2 years, 3 months ago

Bowl out, Yuvraj's six sixes and a final to remember: 15 years of India's T20 World Cup win

India Today  

In 2007, when the inaugural T20 World Cup was set to be staged, no one gave the Indian team a chance to emerge as Champions at the end of the tournament. But what happened over the course of the 2007 T20 World Cup changed the course of Indian cricket for good. We went into the first and only bowl out …

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: India trumps Pakistan to clinch World Championship of Cricket
2 years, 5 months ago

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: India trumps Pakistan to clinch World Championship of Cricket

The Hindu  

India will complete 75 years of Independence this year. India rose to the top of the world in one-day cricket with a most convincing win in the final of the Benson and Hedges World Championship of Cricket. So, no one can say it was a fluke again.””Kapil DevAfter India’s 1985 World Championship of Cricket triumph followed the 1983 World Cup …

'Sachin and I looked at wicket, then looked at each other': Sehwag shares never-heard-before anecdote from 2011 WC final
2 years, 8 months ago

'Sachin and I looked at wicket, then looked at each other': Sehwag shares never-heard-before anecdote from 2011 WC final

Hindustan Times  

The victory in the 2011 World Cup remains etched in the memory of all Indian cricket fans. Team India had defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final of the tournament, with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hitting the winning runs. However, India were put in a spot of bother early in the innings when Indian openers Virender Sehwag and …

WATCH: CSK arrange special celebration for MS Dhoni on 11th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup win
2 years, 9 months ago

WATCH: CSK arrange special celebration for MS Dhoni on 11th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup win

Hindustan Times  

April 2, 2011 will forever be etched in the memories of Indian cricket fans as MS Dhoni's magnificent strike at the iconic Wankhede Stadium sent the entire nation into euphoria. It was on this day that India lifted their second ICC World Cup trophy, beating Sri Lanka in the final at home. And as the whole of India celebrated the …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma pick their top-3 matches as India play 1000th ODI
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma pick their top-3 matches as India play 1000th ODI

Hindustan Times  

Two of India's senior batters - Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma - picked their top three ODI matches for India as the nation played their 1000th ODI game in the series opener against West Indies on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rohit, who was leading Team India for the first time as a full-time ODI captain, …

Watch: Throwback To Sehwag’s Blistering 175 Against Bangladesh That Set The Tone For 2011 WC Win
3 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Throwback To Sehwag’s Blistering 175 Against Bangladesh That Set The Tone For 2011 WC Win

ABP News  

2011 Cricket World Cup was a special one for India. India vs Bangladesh met to play the first group stage match of the WC at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The last time India had played Bangladesh in a WC match was in West Indies during the 2007 WC which India had lost. India went on to win the 2011 …

Nine years on from the historic day at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium: Rank your favourite India moment from World Cup 2011
4 years, 9 months ago

Nine years on from the historic day at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium: Rank your favourite India moment from World Cup 2011

Firstpost  

On the nine-year anniversary of India’s World Cup triumph on 2 April, we want you to give it a shot and rank our picks for the ‘10 best India moments from the World Cup’ That MS Dhoni six over long on will forever remain etched in the memory of every Indian. Yet, India were the favourites from the get-go, with …

This day, that year: When Yuvraj Singh's magical performance ended Australia's World Cup hopes in 2011
4 years, 9 months ago

This day, that year: When Yuvraj Singh's magical performance ended Australia's World Cup hopes in 2011

India TV News  

The match had everything - century from the mighty Ricky Ponting, fifties from Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir, yet it was Yuvraj Singh's sensational double act that stole the show to help India beat the defending champions in Ahmedabad and set up a blockbuster semifinal clash against Pakistan. Earlier in the same evening, he took two crucial wickets - Brad …

Sportstar classics: Lord's to Wankhede, the Dhoni way!
4 years, 9 months ago

Sportstar classics: Lord's to Wankhede, the Dhoni way!

The Hindu  

The coronavirus pandemic has forced cancellations or postponements of most major leagues while the ones that are still running have been closed to spectators. 1st ODI, India vs Pakistan, Chennai, 2012: For a billion people, the world would stop when two of cricket's superpowers meet, in what has always been one of cricket's greatest rivalries. READ| 2nd Test, India vs …

U19 World Cup: Yashasvi Jaiswal in league of extraordinary gentlemen after dream run
4 years, 11 months ago

U19 World Cup: Yashasvi Jaiswal in league of extraordinary gentlemen after dream run

India Today  

The 2020 U-19 World Cup Cup concluded on Sunday with Bangladesh winning their first-ever ICC title at any level after a dramatic win over India in Potchefstroom, South Africa. 2020, 400 runs: Yashasvi Jaiswal 2018, 418 runs: Alick Athanaze 2016, 420 runs: Jack Burnham 2014, 406 runs: Shadman Islam 2012, 365 runs: Anamul Haque 2010, 391 runs: Dominic Hendricks 2008, …

Podcast; Yorked Episode 7: Ahead of ICC U19 World Cup 2020 final, relive memories of India's first title win in 2000
4 years, 11 months ago

Podcast; Yorked Episode 7: Ahead of ICC U19 World Cup 2020 final, relive memories of India's first title win in 2000

Firstpost  

Colouring our memories from the 2000 edition of the U19 World Cup, the Player of the Final, Reetinder Singh Sodhi, and one of the only few journalists present, Gaurav Kalra joined us in this podcast episode, sharing some unforgettable moments from India’s successful campaign in Sri Lanka. Ahead of India’s third consecutive appearance in the finals of the ICC U19 …

1983 World Cup memories | An unforgettable day: Sandeep Patil
5 years, 6 months ago

1983 World Cup memories | An unforgettable day: Sandeep Patil

The Hindu  

Sandeep Patil does not remember his wife’s birthday or his wedding anniversary. It is an invigorating feeling when we remember that historic moment.” Patil has many pleasant memories and anecdotes related to the World Cup triumph. I sat near the Lord’s dressing room window soaking in the joy, watching the celebrations all over.” The champions, however, were left hungry and …

This day that year: When Kapil's Devils created glory at 1983 World Cup
5 years, 6 months ago

This day that year: When Kapil's Devils created glory at 1983 World Cup

India Today  

In an interview to India Today, legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev had said the West Indies had more Champagne at the mid-innings break of the 1983 World Cup final than India. The scenes at Lord's after India's 1983 World Cup final triumph From rank outsiders to world champions: 'Weren't silly thinking we would win' India were rank outsiders. Gavaskar added that …

Unforgettable and controversial moments of India-Pak World Cup Cricket matches
5 years, 6 months ago

Unforgettable and controversial moments of India-Pak World Cup Cricket matches

Op India  

Sports is a battle of skills for players and the battle of supremacy for fans, but when it comes to big sports rivalries such as Real Madrid-Barcelona, Manchester United- Liverpool, or India-Pakistan, it’s doesn’t remain battle of supremacy for fans, it’s a war without guns and they want their team to win at any cost. Such is the pressure of …

World Cup Social Pavilion: Yuvraj Singh the centre of cricketing world while the Kiwis live it up in England
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup Social Pavilion: Yuvraj Singh the centre of cricketing world while the Kiwis live it up in England

Firstpost  

The man of the hour amidst all the chaos was undoubtedly Yuvraj Singh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WINDIES Cricket on Jun 10, 2019 at 6:23am PDT Very little play was possible and Sergeant Sheldon Cottrell made full use of the seaming conditions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cricket World Cup on …

Yuvraj Singh: The lionheart who owned the biggest stage
5 years, 7 months ago

Yuvraj Singh: The lionheart who owned the biggest stage

India TV News  

As India pust their case in England for their third 50-over World Cup, a name that is synonymous with the tournament, failed to make the cut. Yuvraj always shined on the world stage and without him, perhaps, India's hopes of a World Cup would have been a difficult task and a far-fetched dream. After a torrid time in West Indies, …

Virender Sehwag turns back the clock with picture perfect reunion, evokes nostalgia in fans
5 years, 7 months ago

Virender Sehwag turns back the clock with picture perfect reunion, evokes nostalgia in fans

India TV News  

Reviving old times, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag on Tuesday posted a picture with his former teammates Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh which has got the Indian fans nostalgic on seeing the trio together in the same frame after a long time. Ganguly, often hailed as the captain who brought the fighting spirit in the Men in Blue, failed to …

World Cup throwback: From stale ribs to a memorable man of the match award
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup throwback: From stale ribs to a memorable man of the match award

The Hindu  

Dilip Vengsarkar, India, 1979, 1983, 1987 Dilip Vengsarkar’s World Cup stories are a mixed bag. The tall and elegant driver of the ball had his World Cup debut against the West Indies at Edgbaston, his overall fifth ODI match, made a run a ball seven runs before falling a victim to a fast bowler with a nickname`Whispering Death’, Michael Holding. …

Top 10 World Cup controversies, shockers and moments of aberration
5 years, 7 months ago

Top 10 World Cup controversies, shockers and moments of aberration

The Hindu  

From crowd trouble forcing the umpires to call off the 1996 World Cup semifinal and award Sri Lanka the win to Shane Warne being banned for a year just a day prior to the 2003 World Cup, Cricket World Cups have had their share of controversies. ICC Cricket World Cup 1992: The rain rule which washed away South Africa’s charge …

ICC World Cup 2019: How host countries performed in the 11 preceding editions
5 years, 7 months ago

ICC World Cup 2019: How host countries performed in the 11 preceding editions

The Hindu  

In the ICC World Cup history, only on three occasions the co-hosts have won the trophy. RELATED | Meet Hardik Pandya, Team India's soft-hearted killer England, 1975 England was the host of the inaugural edition of the World Cup and started the campaign with a bang by beating India by 202 runs after scoring 334, batting first. RELATED | Dhoni, …

World Cup Memories: Yuvraj Singh recalls playing 2011 edition for 'special' Sachin Tendulkar, stress of facing Pakistan in 2003
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup Memories: Yuvraj Singh recalls playing 2011 edition for 'special' Sachin Tendulkar, stress of facing Pakistan in 2003

Firstpost  

Perhaps the first superstar of the 21st century, Yuvraj Singh revved up the style, the swagger and the appeal of the sombre Indian dressing room almost instantaneously. Already a World Cup winner with the junior side, Yuvraj walked into the senior team filled with some established names during the Y2K glitch and went on to set new trends way before …

World Cup Countdown: 1983 - Indira Gandhi declares public holiday after India create history
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup Countdown: 1983 - Indira Gandhi declares public holiday after India create history

India Today  

25th June 1983 is a date firmly etched in the minds of Indian cricket fans. 36 years later, Kapil Dev's maiden World Cup win remains the only time when India lifted the coveted trophy away from home. Indian players enjoy themselves on the field Give me the ball When India met West Indies for the final at Lord's, Clive Lloyd …

2011 World Cup final: 'Captain cool' MS Dhoni calls the shots
5 years, 7 months ago

2011 World Cup final: 'Captain cool' MS Dhoni calls the shots

The Hindu  

It was a night of wild celebrations in Mumbai, people were out on the streets and the sidewalks. M. S. Dhoni’s winning blow, a typically wristy and power-packed six over widish long-on off a fuller length ball from the hapless Nuwan Kulasekara, concluded the contest. The skipper had shown the way, been the inspiration along with maestro Sachin Tendulkar in …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar's Tour de Force against Pakistan to South Africa's Auckland heartache, best encounters from global event
5 years, 7 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar's Tour de Force against Pakistan to South Africa's Auckland heartache, best encounters from global event

Firstpost  

The World Cup has thrown at us almost everything that we can aspire for our entertainment. Ross Edwards, with help from Jeff Thomson and Dennis Lillee, tried to breathe some life into the chase but couldn’t push the Australian total beyond 274, handing a 17-run victory and the first World Cup title to West Indies. Gauging that there was not …

Captivating Calypso cricket
5 years, 7 months ago

Captivating Calypso cricket

Deccan Chronicle  

The first major win for India in limited-overs cricket came on the tour of Pakistan in which the visitors edged out the hosts by four runs in Quetta in 1978. The same eight-team format and 60 overs per innings was used and India had to think of New Zealand and Sri Lanka as their main threats to qualifying to the …

Cricket World Cup and India: The 1983 and 2011 highs
5 years, 8 months ago

Cricket World Cup and India: The 1983 and 2011 highs

The Hindu  

India’s tryst with the World Cup started as a diversion that had to be endured in the 1970s. But once Kapil Dev held aloft the Prudential World Cup at the Lord’s balcony on June 25 in 1983, cricket’s leading silverware became an obsession with Indian fans. In the first ever match in World Cup history, played at Lord’s, England dismantled …

India's World Cup 2011 win: Exactly eight years ago when MS Dhoni's six sent the entire nation into a frenzy
5 years, 9 months ago

India's World Cup 2011 win: Exactly eight years ago when MS Dhoni's six sent the entire nation into a frenzy

India TV News  

"And Dhoni finishes off in style. India lift the World Cup after 28 years", these words by Ravi Shastri will forever reverberate in the memory of every Indian cricket lover who witnessed that magical night of April 2, 2011. Needing 4 from 11, captain MS Dhoni hit Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Kulasekara for a huge six over long-on to end …

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