2011 World Cup
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Harbhajan Singh reveals how MS Dhoni helped him turn around the match against Pakistan during 2011 World Cup
Firstcricket Staff •Talking about the high-octane clash, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed how Dhoni’s advice helped him get a crucial breakthrough, which was also his first wicket of the match.
'It was dream of billion Indians being fulfilled': Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan recall 2011 ODI World Cup win
Iramibrahim •The 2011 World Cup was memorable for Yuvraj Singh as he was named the Player of the Tournament
Suresh Raina says he feels lucky to have played under some India greats including MS Dhoni
•One of India's most prolific white-ball players in the last decade and a half, Raina said cricket runs through his veins.
MS Dhoni retires: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy was what made him Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Jigar Mehta •Mahendra Singh Dhoni adapted to captaincy quicker than anyone else. The learning process was already in progress and the improvement happened exponentially.
Former pacer Ashish Nehra recalls how MS Dhoni convinced him to play 2011 World Cup
Trendingdesk •'Just hang in there for another two to three weeks. See how you feel. Be with the physio, sort it out with him, wait for two-three weeks, and then we’ll see how it goes,' MS Dhoni told Nehra when the pacer was contemplating retirement.
How Gary Kirsten's advice helped Virat Kohli transform into a consistent run-machine
Trendingdesk •Kirsten said he saw the "great abilities and talent" in Kohli, but he also felt that the right-handed batsman was not playing up to his potential.
Saeed Ajmal 'even today' thinks he got Sachin Tendulkar out LBW in 2011 World Cup semi-final
•Tendulkar, who made crucial 85 runs in the semifinal at Mohali, was on 23 when Gould ruled him out LBW off Ajmal. But third umpire Billy Bowden, after a review, overturned the decision.
Laureus Awards 2020: Sachin Tendulkar's victorious lap after clinching 2011 World Cup wins best Sporting Moment in last 20 years
•'A reminder of how powerful a sport is and what magic it does to our lives. Even now when I watch that it has stayed with me,' Sachin Tendulkar reacts after being awarded the best Sporting Moment in last 20 years at the prestigious Laureus Awards.
Indian squad should be ready four months before the T20 World Cup next year, says Yuvraj Singh
•Yuvraj, India's 2011 World Cup hero, backed all-rounder Shivam Dube, who made his debut in the three-match T20 series against the West Indies.
MS Dhoni recounts how 'Marine Drive was full from one end to other' to celebrate India's 2011 World Cup triumph
•Dhoni also talked about how fans had started chanting 'Vande Mataram' at the Wankhede Stadium when India was closing in on the victory during the 2011 World Cup Final