Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday (2nd April) recreated Team India’s winning moment from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
April 2, 2011, is a date, every Indian cherishes. The Indian cricket team clinched the World Cup title for the second time 11 years ago, also becoming the first team to win the tournament at home.
MS Dhoni-led Team India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at the iconic Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai. On account of Mahela Jayawardene’s unbeaten 103 from 88 balls, Sri Lanka posted a total of 274-6 in their quota of 50 overs.
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In reply to Sri Lanka’s total of 274, Indian openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag fell early to Lasith Malinga and gave a lot of Indians a mini heart attack.
However, after that Gautam Gambhir (97) joined hands with Virat Kohli (35) and stitched a gritty 83-run stand to lay the foundation for India's chase. After Kohli’s dismissal skipper MS Dhoni (91*) joined Gautam Gambhir and the duo together notched a 109-run stand between them.
With just only 5 runs needed in the 49th over, Indian skipper MS Dhoni dispatched the ball over long-on for six and ended a 28-year-old wait to bring the World Cup home.
On the 11th anniversary of India’s 2011 World Cup triumph, Ravi Shastri, who was the voice behind Team India’s triumphant moment, recreated that iconic moment. The former Indian head coach had famously remarked "Dhoni finishes it off in style".
During an IPL 2022 encounter between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, Shastri, who is doing broadcast duties, was asked to recreate the special moment.
He also posted the video on his official Twitter account in which he says:
"The moment has come; the time has come. Dhoni goes big, what a fantastic shot and the ball lands into the crowd. Dhoni finishes it off in style and India have finally won the World Cup after 28 years. The party begins in the dressing room, Mumbai is alive,” Ravi Shastri said.
