It took 28 years to hold CWC again for Indians.

It is shame for us that it took 28 years for us. But at the same time it was our misfortune that Australia were so strong and were full of champion players. They were almost unbeatable then. Thank GOD except Ponting all has retired which came to a huge faavor for us. Ponting is just a shadow of his past though he scored a century in his last cwc match against India. Atlast we did it. It was a fortunate for us because this format helped a lot. Winning just three match from quarter final to final will decide the champions. Plus India had to play all the matches in India expcept the first match against Bangladesh. Next world cup will be played in Australia and New Zealand in 2015. Which won't be a huge favor like this one. The one who could really challenged us were South Africa. Fortunately they were defeated by New Zealand in the quarter final and New Zealand were beaten by Sri lanka. We defeated Australia who is just the shadow now of their past. No more a champion. Then Pakistan who were really playing well throughout the tournament and overcame the final hurdle defeating the Sri lanka. At last we won. Better late than never.

I will remember this day for my whole life. This was the amazing moment. After 20 hours I am still with the hangover of the win, I feel I am walking on the moon! When I started to understand the cricket in my childhood once I asked my father that what was the feeling amongst your friends when India won the world cup in 1983 ? He replied we used to hear match on a radio with friends and did celebrated the victory. Now I also have the story for my kids !