This cup is for you: Team India

[Bearcat]

Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS)

With tears in their eyes, Team India dedicated the Cup of Pride- the ICC Cricket World Cup- to the 1.21 billion plus nation on Saturday night after a fairy tale win over Sri Lanka to script another sporting history of a cricket-crazy nation ending a 28 year wait.

"This cup is for them. I thank each and every Indian. This cup belongs to you guy. Love you India," said Harbhanaj Singh who burst into tears with the win.

"Chak De! India," shouted Virat Kohli as they all dedicated the victory to India and their very special man, Sachin Tendulkar.

"Winning the world cup is the ultimate thing. It is the proudest moment of my life. These are happy tears. I would not mind crying," said Sachin Tendulkar, the cricketing god.

"It is an unbelievable journey. We did it for Sachin and eveyone in India," said Yuvraj Singh, a key member of the winning combination.

A billion prayers were heard as India after 1983 lifted the World Cup beating a fighting Sri Lanka by six wickets.

The nation erupted in joy as India beat Sri Lanka with a huge Dhoni sixer.

Gambhir scored a brilliant knock of 97 runs along with a crafty and dependable Dhoni (91*) to surpass the Sri Lankan target of 275 runs.

Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh (21*) remained not out till the end.

Earlier, Sri Lanka had scored 274 for the loss of six wickets with Jayawardene scoring a brilliant knock of 103 runs.

Source: http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/42299911-cup-you-team-india

Due to my love of sports of all kinds, and the influence of my good friend Indranil, I have been following team India during their bid to win the World Cup Cricket Championship! My congratulations to them on their come from behind victory!

[sujay]

Three Cheers for TEAM INDIA.....

[@mazingAG]

Thanks Bearcat for this thread. Its amazing its really fairytale. Dont have much words to express from the nerves of each passing balls to the jump of joy after India won its been a roller coaster ride. Truly special

Thanks Team INDIA for giving us one memorable incident to cherish............

[ted]

congratulations India how you drew in qualification with England i don't know, you must of felt sorry for us

[BigGuy]

Wow, India won the World Cup in cricket! That is really cool!

[princeaniket]

Yeah.. Indians are new cricket champions of world..
28odd years and in that 21 years by Sachin...
Great team effort.. nice comeback....
INDIA....... chak de!!!!

[Funkysourav]

Damn!!
MS Dhoni truly has the Midas' Touch
World Champions in T20, Test, OneDay,Asia CUp what else?
Man of the Match at the winning Final
finishing touch by a humongous 6er
Damn!!

My Dad was jumping with joy when Dhoni hit the 6er and i was shouting at the top of my voice,
i would have jumped and run off to the streets too if i was able to that is
our streets were overrun by ecstatic people, drums and vuvuzelas all over our small town

[INDRANIL]

Thanks for the Posting Bearcat . Yes we have won the cup . I was watching the world cup final at the field with my "GANG" of 40 - 50 guys . We've Celebrated the win with lot's of fireworks also running in Road like mad all of us. Can't express the situation. Congratulation Indian Fellas .

[Bearcat]

I had to settle for following the match over the internet Indra. Wow, that was some finish, eh? I'll just bet you and your gang celebrated afterward!!!

[Bluedot]

I'd say Gautam Gambhir is India's knight in shining armour. Hadn't it been for him and Virat Kohli, India would have been eaten up by a monster called Malinga. Speaking of Malinga, it's interesting to note the way he bowls. Not the usual style of a bowler, a slightly angular throw, only to make it much more difficult for the batsman.