2011 World Cup

April 2, 2011: When Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Team India ended their 28-year World Cup drought

Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India ended their 28-year-old World Cup drought on April 2, 2011, when the Men In Blue defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to clinch their second ICC Cricket World Cup at a jam-packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Apr 02, 2020, 07:35 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar wins Laureus Sporting Moment award for 2011 World Cup win

Sachin Tendulkar, playing in his sixth and last World Cup, finally succeeded in lifting the prestigious trophy when then India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit a six off Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Kulasekara to beat Sri Lanka in the final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Feb 18, 2020, 08:01 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar's 2011 World Cup win moment shortlisted for Laureus award

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar has been shortlisted as one of the 20 contenders for the greatest Laureus Sporting Moment Award in the last 20 years.

Jan 11, 2020, 16:38 PM IST

Never got settled in any IPL franchise: Yuvraj Singh

India's 2011 World Cup winning hero Yuvraj Singh, who announced his retirement last month, on Tuesday said he rues not getting settled in any side while playing the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jul 09, 2019, 15:57 PM IST

I was harsh on Yuvraj Singh as I wanted to prove a point, says father

Yuvraj on Monday brought the curtains down on a roller-coaster international career, the pinnacle of which was his exploits in India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

Jun 11, 2019, 17:30 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Celebrating his 45th birthday on Tuesday, the batting maestro recalled how his dented car added to the joy the day India won its second ODI World Cup, in 2011 -- a personal first for him in a record sixth appearance at the marquee tournament.

Apr 24, 2018, 14:17 PM IST

Virender Sehwag hails India's 2011 World Cup win under MS Dhoni as the best moment of his generation

Sehwag and his opening partner Tendulkar failed to give India the much needed start, but Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli steadied the Indian innings, then Dhoni arrived to finish things off, in style.

Apr 02, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

This day, that year: When MS Dhoni finished off in style to help India win World Cup after 28 years — WATCH

It's still regarded as one of the most iconic moments in Indian sports.

Apr 02, 2017, 09:38 AM IST

Yuvraj Singh: Cricket's quintessential comeback player ready for long-haul flight

He is likely to feature prominently in the upcoming ODI and T20I series against England, and also the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in June.

Jan 08, 2017, 19:00 PM IST

IND vs ENG: England have their first net session ahead of limited-overs contests against India

The Englishmen would confront a stronger India A side led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the first warm-up game at Brabourne Stadium on January 10.

Jan 08, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Saba Karim reveals how previous selection committee took tough calls for the sake of Indian cricket

He along with other selectors focussed on bringing in fit and skillful youngsters to replace experienced seniors to make the transition phase of Indian cricket smooth.

Nov 18, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

REVEALED: Details of Yuvraj Singh, Hazel Keech's wedding plans....

Yuvraj got engaged to model-actor Hazel in Bali in November last year.

Sep 06, 2016, 11:22 AM IST

Wanted to have World Cup trophy in my hand: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin was ten years old when Kapil Dev's Devils shocked hugely favourite West Indies to lift possibly India's first major sports trophy at the Lord's on June 25, 1983.

Feb 19, 2016, 19:25 PM IST