It was on April 2, 2011, when India won their second 50-over World Cup title. India had won its first World Cup in 1983 and then had to wait for 28 years to again lift the title.
It was on April 2, 2011, when India won their second 50-over World Cup title. India had won its first World Cup in 1983 and then had to wait for 28 years to again lift the title.
Going into the 2011 tournament, India went in as the clear favourites as the competition was to be played in their own backyard. Under MS Dhoni's leadership, India lost just one match in the competition against South Africa.
Now recalling the moments, Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Suresh Raina share what the World Cup meant to them.
1. Gautam Gambhir
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As the nation celebrates nine years of India's 2011 World Cup win all praised then skipper MS Dhoni after he smashed a six.
Cricket fans are cherishing this as an everlasting memory, however, Gambhir was quick to point out that the tournament was won by the efforts of the entire team.
"Just a reminder @ESPNcricinfo: #worldcup2011 was won by entire India, entire Indian team & all support staff. High time you hit your obsession for a SIX," Gambhir tweeted.
Just a reminder @ESPNcricinfo: #worldcup2011 was won by entire India, entire Indian team & all support staff. High time you hit your obsession for a SIX. pic.twitter.com/WPRPQdfJrV
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 2, 2020
2. Suresh Raina
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Batsman Suresh Raina is nostalgic as India today celebrates nine years of India`s second ODI World Cup win and said 'memories last forever'.
"Things end but memories last forever. Remembering the rush, excitement, thrill of it all, of the fantastic moments leading up to us lifting the world cup. Irreplaceable. Unforgettable. Thankful to have been a part of this iconic moment in the history of cricket. #worldcup2011," Raina tweeted.
Things end but memories last forever. Remembering the rush, excitement, thrill of it all, of the fantastic moments leading up to us lifting the world cup. Irreplaceable. Unforgettable. Thankful to have been a part of this iconic moment in the history of cricket. #worldcup2011 pic.twitter.com/qIISLuzS0k
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) April 2, 2020
3. Yuvraj Singh
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Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Thursday recalled his 2011 World Cup-winning memories and said "words will never be able to describe" what a moment it was for every Indian.
On Twitter, he wrote, "Words will never be able to describe what a moment for every Indian it was, this it what we live for !!Jai Hind."
Words will never be able to describe what a moment for every Indian it was , this it what we live for !!jai Hind pic.twitter.com/rsldfWv79E
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 2, 2020
