Indian cricketers relive the World Cup 2011 glory on Twitter

The date of April 2, 2011 is deeply etched in the hearts of the fans of the Indian cricket team. It was on this day when team India had beaten Sri Lanka in the finals of the ICC World Cup 2011. A six from the willow of the then Indian skipper MS Dhoni off the bowling of Nuwan Kulasekara had sealed the fate of the game for the hosts at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The voice of Ravi Shastri, the man who was the commentator when Dhoni hit the big maximum over the long on for the winning runs, still reverberates in the ears of the cricket fans. The words of Shastri have become memorable quotes – ‘Dhoni finishes off in style’. Now, seven years have passed already. And even after seven years, the moment still continues to stay close to the fans.

The current members of the Indian team and also the players who were the part of the Indian team in the victorious 2011 campaign relived the moment on the social media recently. Other members of the Indian cricket fraternity also joined in with their emotions on the day.

The World Cup 2011 holds a historic place in the Indian cricket. It redefined the brand of cricket that the Indian team started playing from that particular assignment. India had lifted the World Cup for the second time, after their first glory in 1983. Also, the tournament was the last World Cup for legendary former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Tendulkar, after featuring in 6 World Cups, finally was a part of a World Cup winning side. The joyous scenes at the Wankhede after Dhoni’s master stroke in the finals are still afresh in the minds of the cricketers. No wonder why they rejoice in the glory every year when the date of April 2 arrives. The ICC also shared a congratulatory tweet for the Indian team on the special day.

Here is how the Indian cricketers relived the joy of WC 2011 on Twitter:

The one day that will remain a fond memory for each member of the team and the fans till our last breath. 7 years from the historic day when India won the World Cup 2011. pic.twitter.com/tCWdczOeVE

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 2, 2018

First Indian citizen to go to space and first Indian citizen to launch a cricket ball into the orbit to lift the ? – #ThisDayThatYear #RakeshSharma #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/8zaj6afYjs

— BCCI (@BCCI) April 2, 2018

The thrill we felt after @msdhoni hit that wining SIX cannot be described in words. World Cup 2011 was certainly one of the proudestCricketing moment for the nation. Not to forget @YUVSTRONG12 's heroics in the tournament! ? pic.twitter.com/YHwHtX51Xr

— R P Singh (@rpsingh) April 2, 2018

??????????????????World Cup champions 2011..Best day of my life..thank you everyone for ur love and support.. grateful ??? pic.twitter.com/eLdFXpoNs7

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 2, 2018

Moment of a lifetime, this day 7 years ago, a billion people erupted in joy. What a night! What were you doing that night ? pic.twitter.com/w1Nd3c7jrb

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 2, 2018

7 years ago, 15 Indians and a South African did it for a Billion people. #WorldCup2011?✌️ pic.twitter.com/0wS1H0TkRB

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) April 2, 2018

A day to remember again and again..
A day to cherish year after year..
As a cricketer, its a moment of a lifetime.. ?
Looking forward to the next one.. ?#TeamIndia #WorldCup2011 #Champions @BCCI pic.twitter.com/QXFHqbs1V9

— IamKedar (@JadhavKedar) April 2, 2018

#OnThisDay in 2011, India won the ICC Cricket World Cup with a massive @msdhoni six!

Who could forget this moment! ? ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Xy3xCogRIs

— ICC (@ICC) April 2, 2018

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