The Indian cricket team has sunk from one low to another in recent months but good memories come flashing by as the first anniversary of its epoch-making World Cup triumph falls on Monday.
One of the most poignant reminiscences is the six over long on, hit fittingly by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni off Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Kulasekara.
It capped a successful run-chase of the stiff target of 275 in the summit clash, which enabled the country to recapture cricket's show-piece after 28 years. The previous triumph had come in 1983, at Lord's, London.
Other memories that run across the mind are of the celebrations that followed at Wankhede stadium with fireworks lighting the sky, a full-throated cheer from the packed gathering inside, across the country and elsewhere, and senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar and coach Gary Kirsten being carried around the ground by players on shoulders.
From: http://ping.fm/xmAex
Popular Posts
-
After the angry outburst of its chief Sharad Yadav, the JD(U) today said it’s going ahead with the task of shortlisting candidates for aroun...
-
Even as social activist Anna Hazare yoga guru brought Mahatma Gandhiji’s satyagraha into limelight, Janata Dal (U) president Sharad Yadav to...
-
Team Anna today attacked the Government for its failure to get Lokpal Bill passed by Rajya Sabha and accused it of not doing enough home wor...
-
As the 125th edition of Wimbledon heads into its second week, all of the principal story lines are still there to be followed. From: http://...
-
Director Michael Bay plans a fresh take on shape-shifting robots with the fourth installment in his “Transformers” franchise. From: http://p...
-
The four astronauts assigned to NASA's last space shuttle flight can't seem to escape all the fuss and hubbub. With just eight days ...
-
Manchester City’s victory over Manchester United sparked wild celebrations among the blue half of the city on Monday, yet two tricky fixture...
-
Syrian security forces killed seven people on Tuesday as they opened fire to disperse thousands of protesters rallying against the regime, a...
-
Shooter Gagan Narang Conferred Khel Ratna From: http://ping.fm/BOTms
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment