A decade has passed since 2011 and the world has witnessed some major events, including a pandemic.
It is the 10th anniversary of the day when Mahendra Singh Dhoni finished the game with a six that ended India’s 28-year-wait for its second cricket world cup title. April 2, 2011, will remain etched in the memories of millions of cricket lovers who missed Kapil Dev and Co’s heroics on the way to India’s first title on the biggest stage in 1983.
A decade has passed since 2011 and the world has witnessed some major events, including a pandemic.
While some of the 11 men in blue, who played the final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai’s famous Wankhede stadium, have become senior members in the current Indian squad, others have retired and moved on from cricket to other fields. On this 10th anniversary, we take a look at where these players are.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Captain cool, who lead India to its second world cup title, retired from all forms of international cricket on 15th August 2020. He is currently the captain of Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings.
Virender Sehwag
Known for his attacking style of play, Sehwag retired from international cricket on 20 October 2015. He was the vice-captain of the team and had scored 380 runs in the 2011 World Cup, playing a key role in guiding the team towards the title.
Sachin Tendulkar
Not much needs to be said about the God of Cricket. The 2011 tournament was his 6th and last World Cup appearance. In the 2011 event, he scored a total of 482 runs. He retired in 2013. He currently owns the Indian Super League team Kerala Blasters.
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