‘15 years later, it still stays with us…’ Tendulkar pens heartfelt note on 2011 WC win

NEW DELHI: India legend Sachin Tendulkar recalled the emotions of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final on the 15th anniversary of one of India’s most iconic triumphs, a night that remains etched in the nation’s memory.

Tendulkar played a key role in India’s successful 2011 World Cup win on home soil, a historic moment cherished by all Indian fans. In his last tournament, the Master ended his drought by lifting the trophy at his home ground, becoming India’s highest run-scorer among a star-studded team.

Sharing a video on X, Tendulkar reflected on the intensity and significance of that historic moment as he wrote, “The first ball always makes your heart race… and that night, it never stopped. 15 years later, it still stays with us. We all grew up as a bunch of young cricketers, united by one dream. To win the World Cup for India. To everyone who was a part of the journey, and to all the fans…thank you for sharing it with us and making it so special. Jai Hind!”

India’s victory on April 2, 2011, marked a defining chapter in the country’s sporting history, as the team fulfilled a long-cherished dream. Tendulkar, who had carried the hopes of a cricket-loving nation throughout his career, finally lifted the World Cup trophy, a moment widely celebrated as the crowning achievement of his journey.