'We all grew up...' - Sachin Tendulkar shares special post on 15th anniversary of Team India's 2011 World Cup win

Sachin Tendulkar remembered the emotions of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final on its 15th anniversary. It is one of the most special moments in Indian cricket history and is still fresh in the minds of fans.

Tendulkar played an important role in India’s World Cup win in 2011. It was his last World Cup, and he finally lifted the trophy on home soil. He was also India’s highest run-scorer in the tournament.

The “God of Cricket” once again wore the Indian jersey and walked out to bat to celebrate the special day. The win, led by MS Dhoni, was the last time India won the World Cup. India also became the first host nation to win the tournament after beating Sri Lanka in the final at Wankhede Stadium.

Watch the special video here:

What Did Sachin Tendulkar Say on the 2011 World Cup Anniversary?

Sharing a video on X, Sachin Tendulkar remembered the emotions of that special night. He said, “The first ball always makes your heart race… and that night, it never stopped.” He added that even after 15 years, the memory is still strong. He also thanked his teammates and fans for being part of the journey and making the moment special.

India’s win on April 2, 2011, remains one of the biggest moments in the country’s sports history. The team achieved a dream that players and fans had waited for many years.

For Tendulkar, it was a very special moment, as he finally lifted the World Cup trophy after a long career. It is still seen as one of the greatest achievements in his journey as a cricketer.

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How Did India Win the 2011 World Cup Final?

India’s win on April 2, 2011, was a very special moment in the country’s sports history. The team achieved a dream that fans had waited for many years. Sachin Tendulkar finally lifted the World Cup trophy after a long career, making it one of the biggest moments of his journey.

The final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was played at Wankhede Stadium between India and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka batted first after winning the toss and scored 274/6 in 50 overs. Mahela Jayawardene played a great innings and remained not out on 103 runs.

India’s chase did not start well, as Virender Sehwag got out for zero. Gautam Gambhir then played an important innings of 97 runs and helped steady the team.

The biggest moment came from captain MS Dhoni, who scored an unbeaten 91 runs. He built a strong partnership with Yuvraj Singh, who added 21 runs. Dhoni finished the match with a famous six, helping India win by six wickets with 10 balls left.

This win ended India’s 28-year wait for a World Cup title. It was only the second time India won the tournament, after their first win in 1983 under Kapil Dev. The victory led to celebrations across the country and remains one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket.

Fans React to Tendulkar’s Emotional Message

Fans warmly reacted to Sachin Tendulkar’s emotional message on the 2011 World Cup anniversary. Many shared their memories of that historic night and thanked him for the joy he gave to the nation. Social media was filled with love and respect, with fans calling it one of the proudest moments in Indian cricket.

Here is how the netizens are reacted: