Oh!! what a day it was, entire India and all Indians throughout could only be found glued to television to witness this historic and delight full event, as India took on SriLanka in the World Cup finals at home, Mumbai. Indians are crazy about cricket, you can not find a street in India where cricket isn't played. Kids love it, teens are passionate, adults are crazy about it. India won the match, it wasn't one man show it was a team effort winning match by match and finally they were there at the finals.
The day April 2nd 2011 a history created and all Indians are very proud to be the part of this day and witness making of history. The year 1983 was when last World Cup was own, I wasn't even born, I saw photos of that event, heard from elders about how that game was won but this year team India made us feel how it is to be World Champions. The game was played in Mumbai, the entire stadium was packed and they all bleed-ed blue. The toss took place twice, referee wasn't sure what each captain's call was as he couldn't hear because of the loud crowd. It was perfect final, SriLanka's put a score of 275 which wasn't easy to chase with two early wickets out but Indians handled it well, they remained clam, played with ease a natural game trying not to lose wickets and all worked as planned. For sure in such big games pressure is immense on players on both side, the side which keeps it cool and manages to play naturally has a upper hand and that's what the winning team did.
I have to credit the SriLankan team as they played the game with true spirit and put an tough competition for their opponents. All eleven men are true Gentlemen, no bickering on field not even a incident of misbehavior the true role models for the young boys.Sure their lose was immense too, they wanted to win the cup as badly as India wanted too but their reaction after their loss was truly appreciable,they remained clam with spirit of sports held high in air with appreciation for Indian team.
For team India, it was dream come true. The cup returned after 28 years, it became possible by not just one man it was truly a team effort. In entire tournament the team contributed to the game, got closer and closer to the big day. The team has many senior played for whom it was long pending dream to be fulfilled, the youngsters contributed immensely and above all brilliant and calm captain ship by Dhoni. Each player gave his best and result was truly well deserved. Emotions came out on the field, the tough men where never seen so emotional and the sight truly bought tears in billions too.An even to treasure for life time was true there.
Life comes to still when India plays and when it plays in such a big event, it is festive every where. With a big win followed big celebrations throughout the World, Indians celebrating the victory of their country and feeling proud to be champions in the cricket world. Thank you team India, Chak the raho!!
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