Have you forgotten that six of Dhoni? The wait of 28 years ended today, India became world champion.

New Delhi: In the sports history of India, the date of April 2 is not just a calendar page, but the day of dreams of crores of Indians coming true. Exactly 15 years ago, on this day in 2011, the historic moment for which the country was waiting for 28 years came at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. This was the historic moment of the ICC ODI World Cup final played between India and Sri Lanka.

That memorable six of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the final match not only defeated Sri Lanka but also immersed the whole of India in a sea of ​​celebration. This victory was not just a trophy, but it was the biggest honor given to Sachin Tendulkar, known as the God of Cricket, in his sixth World Cup. Even today, the memories of this day give goosebumps to every cricket lover.

India became world champion after 28 years

The Indian cricket team became champion in the ICC ODI World Cup after 28 years. For the first time, India won the World Cup trophy in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. After this, the hearts of Indian fans were broken many times. In 2003, Team India kept on becoming champion, but the wait ended under the captaincy of Dhoni. Although 15 years have passed, Team India has not been able to win this trophy again. India also reached the final in the year 2023, but suffered a heart-breaking defeat against Australia.

Gautam Gambhir's marathon innings in the final

There are so many memories associated with the 2011 World Cup. One of them is that marathon inning of 97 runs by Gautam Gambhir. This is one of the best innings played by any Indian player in the final of an ICC event. Gambhir took over the innings for the Indian team when Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar were out on the score of 31 runs. After this, first he along with Virat Kohli and then Dhoni ensured the victory of Team India. However, Gambhir and his fans would still be feeling remorse for missing the century by just 3 runs in the final.

Ravi Shastri's commentary echoes in the ears of fans

That six by Dhoni in the final of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka and Ravi Shastri's commentary on it still resonates in the ears of the fans. Dhoni won the trophy for Team India by hitting the winning six off Nuwan Kulasekara. Dhoni remained unbeaten in the match after scoring 91 runs in 79 balls. Whereas 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh had scored 21 runs in 24 balls.