India won the ICC World Cup 2011 post a thriller of a match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 2nd April 2011, beating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets. An entire generation's dreams and wishes were fulfilled when Indian Captain M.S. Dhoni lofted the Sri Lankan bowler to a magnificent six to score the winning runs.
The win is historic, coming after 28 years since Kapil Dev's team lifted the World Cup in 1983 at Lords, England. While the 1983 win initiated the dream for the young nation to emerge as a winner in the global economic scenario, the 2011 win reflected the ambitions and aspirations of a nation who time has come.
In these 28 years, the face of the nation has been transformed. From a developing nation with policies on liberalization starting to get the thrust, it was fitting to see the architect of this transformation Dr. Manmohan Singh at the helm of affairs and enjoying the match from the stands. When India lifted the World Cup again in 2011, its a nation that is neighbor's envy and country men's pride. One of the fastest growing economies, it is set to be one of the top two countries to decide the world economy in times to come.
In many ways, the Indian Cricket team displayed similar qualities to those being displayed by the nation as a whole in all spheres - be it industry, commerce, politics, education, science & technology, research & innovation. This is a nation full of courage, determination and focus to emerge as a winner under adverse conditions and take on the world with confidence.
Indeed, M.S. Dhoni's men have truly captured the imagination of the current generation and generations to come and has shown the way to go. Go India Go !!
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