Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir talks about the 2011 ODI World Cup Final how then-team skipper MS Dhoni encouraged him to score in the final over a century. I came up with an unprecedented story to reveal the truth.
After defeating Sri Lanka in the final, the story of team India’s glorious home victory at the World Cup in 2011 has been told and recounted countless times. But in his 12 years since that memorable day, fans have often been offered stories “never heard before.” Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir came up with such an idea on Tuesday and how his then-India team captain MS Dhoni encouraged him to score his century in the final. clarified.
After Sri Lanka set up his 275-run goal and Mahera Jayawarden scored his century, India lost his Virender Sehwag in the opener with his second ball in the chase. Lasith Malinga struck again after a few overs and sacked dangerous Sachin Tendulkar for just 18.
Gambhir then found energetic support from young Virat Kohli and thus managed to stem the wicket flow. The pair built a stance of 83 runs for the third wicket, with Kohli set off thanks to an excellent catch and bowling by Thillakaratne Dilshan. Gambhir then entered into another partnership. A breakthrough this time around, alongside Dhoni for 109 runs.
In the process, Gambhir scored 97 runs and was three runs clear of becoming the first Indian batsman to score 100 points in the ODI World Cup final and finish eighth overall. He was beaten trying to pass the medium-paced Tisara Perera. In his first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati, Gambia revealed to the star his sports coverage how Dhoni was supportive with his shot and encouraged him to break the record. I was.
“MS Dhoni was very supportive because he wanted me to get his 100. He always wanted me to get his 100. said to me: We can speed it up if we need to.”
Gambhir was eventually sacked for his 97 runs and Yuvraj Singh later added the finishing touch before Dhoni beat his six winners on an unbeaten 91 and India won by his six wickets for the second time. of ODI World hoisted his cup trophy.