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Men of the finals: Dhoni steps up


Overview
India win their second title
Twenty-eight years after they first took the title, India did it again, this time at home
Classic Moments

Wright Thompson
A cricket pilgrimage
In Tendulkar country
An American writer new to cricket experiences the World Cup, finishing with the tied India-England match
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Ireland's fairy tale
Nagraj Gollapudi
Kev and John's excellent adventure
At 111 for 5, Ireland looked to be at the receiving end of a mismatch, but they turned things around with a win their nation will never forget
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My First World Cup
Thilan Samaraweera
'We honestly thought we had a great chance to win'
At 34, Thilan Samaraweera was desperate to add a World Cup appearance to his CV. He go his wish, and played in a final as well
Gallery
India star at their own party
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My First World Cup
Piyush Chawla
Lifting the trophy (and a legend)
The stress of playing a World Cup at home turned to elation for Piyush Chawla after India won it memorably in Mumbai
Greatest World Cup Matches
England v Ireland, group stage, Bangalore 2011
No. 8: KO'd by KOB
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Quiz
Why did the toss in the final need to be done twice?
How much do you know about the ninth World Cup?
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Getty Images When 'little toothpick' Tendulkar saved the game with his maiden Test hundred
ESPNcricinfo Ltd Quote Unquote: who's saying what
VVS Laxman When VVS Laxman turned out to bat for Pudsey Congs
Gareth Copley / © Getty Images The top 20 balls of this century
Michael Steele / © Getty Images Growing up with Murali
Getty Images Who's leading in every format
Chris McGrath / © Getty Images Brisbane 2001: 'For the first time, I saw genuine fear in Australia'
Associated Press Records index
Most runs, most wickets, and a lot more
ICC/Getty Images The many shades of Marlon Samuels
Getty Images 20 cricketers for the 2020s: players we think will dominate the decade
AP Photo Wasim Jaffer's best Mumbai Ranji XI
Your shots: pictures by fans
Getty Images Like father, unlike son
PA Photos/Getty Images Deadly venom: the terror of Derek Underwood
Getty Images Cheteshwar Pujara on Rahul Dravid: 'He taught me there is life beyond cricket'
Getty Images What has English cricket been like for black players?