April 2nd is a very special day in the history of Indian cricket. After 28 years of wait, India lifted the World Cup for the second time. That was a dream come true moment for the billions of Indians and Team India. Dhonii’s last ball six turned the dream into reality. This year on April 2, the special moment completes 13 years. On this occasion, Sakshi Dhoni’s story caught the limelight.
India’s Dream Come True Moment:
On February 19, 2011, India embarked on their ICC World Cup journey in Dhaka, Bangladesh, fueled by the glory of their 1983 triumph under Kapil Dev‘s leadership. Fast forward to June 25, 2011, India etched history by clinching their first World Cup in 28 years.
April 2, 2011, witnessed an early Christmas for Indian cricket enthusiasts as the team secured their second World Cup title. Led by the charismatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the squad fulfilled the long-awaited dream of every Indian cricket fan.
The road to glory was a challenging one, spanning two countries and eight different stadiums, where India battled nine formidable opponents. Redemption was paramount, especially after the disappointment of the 2007 World Cup, where India faltered in the group stage.
Co-hosting the 2011 World Cup alongside Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, India commenced their campaign at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. The pinnacle moment arrived at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, where India overcame Sri Lanka in a nail-biting final, marking a historic achievement.
Facing a daunting target of 275 runs, India stumbled early with the dismissals of Sehwag and Tendulkar. However, the partnership between Gambhir and Dhoni turned the tide. Gambhir’s valiant knock fell short of a century, but Dhoni’s unbeaten 91, alongside contributions from Yuvraj Singh, sealed India’s triumph in a fitting climax, sparking jubilant celebrations across the nation.
Sakshi Dhoni’s Social Media Post:
The day will always be one of the best days in the history of Indian cricket. That day billions of Indians celebrated Diwali in April. All the cricketers and other people on the team were celebrating with their hearts out. Even after 13 years, the excitement remains the same. On the 13th anniversary of the World Cup win, everyone is leaving on nostalgia. Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Dhoni shared a special Instagram story.
Sakshi Collaged two pictures of MS Dhoni. One is with the cricket World Cup and while getting awarded the Padma Bhushan Award and wrote, “Marking 2nd April – well-wishers and supporters have always generously showered blessings. To top it all God has been kind.” This story is breaking the internet.
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