2011 World Cup win was a gift to Sachin paaji from all of us: Virat Kohli
Cricket | July 28, 2020 14:06 ISTIndian captain Virat Kohli opened up on the winning moments of the 2011 World Cup.
Indian captain Virat Kohli opened up on the winning moments of the 2011 World Cup.
ICC's statement came after Sri Lanka Police's special investigation division on Friday called off a probe into allegations by former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage
The Sri Lankan Police on Friday ended its investigation into allegations that the country's 2011 World Cup final loss to India was fixed, saying it found no evidence.
It also reported that members of a youth outfit -- Samagi Tharuna Balawegaya -- gathered outside the SLC office with posters alleging that a legendary cricketer was being harassed by authorities.
The special unit also recorded statements from Sri Lanka batting legend Aravinda De Silva, who was chairman of the selection committee at that time, and the opening batsman of that match Upul Tharanga.
Tharanga, who scored 2 off 20 deliveries before getting dismissed by Zaheer Khan in the 2011 World Cup final, appeared in front of the Special Investigation Unit
Aravinda de Silva, the then chairman of selectors, was quizzed for over six hours by the police.
The Lankan government has ordered an enquiry into the matter and a special Police investigation unit recorded Aluthgamage's statement on Wednesday. He told the team that he was only suspicious of fixing.
A Sri Lankan former sports minister alleged that the 2011 World Cup final was fixed - a claim ridiculed by Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara.
Ganguly's time as captain of the Indian team in the early 2000's is noted for India shedding its image as a team that could not perform outside the country.
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman paid tribute to Yuvraj Singh, calling him an 'inspiration' for his fight against cancer and for his contribution to the side in the 2011 World Cup win.
Sangakkara jogged down memory lane and spoke about that titanic contest between the two Asian rivals during a live video session with India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Instagram.
Former India coach Gary Kirsten also said that batting great Sachin Tendulkar was easy to work because of his strong values.
Suresh Raina talked about Sachin Tendulkar and also revealed the key differences of the 'Master Blaster' with India's current captain Virat Kohli.
Tendulkar, who made crucial 85 runs in the semifinal at Mohali, was on 23 when Gould ruled him out LBW off Ajmal. But third umpire Billy Bowden, after a review, overturned the decision.
MS Dhoni was struggling with the bat for a large part of 2011 World Cup, and Yuvraj Singh has now revealed that the former Indian captain worked on his batting even on off-days.
Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh recalled the winning moments of the 2011 World Cup victory.
Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar said that he suggested MS Dhoni to be promoted in the 2011 World Cup final.
Team India completed nine years of lifting the 2011 World Cup on Thursday and reacting to that momentous occasion when India beat Sri Lanka
The Mumbai Police remembered the 2011 World Cup on its ninth anniversary to highlight the fight against coronavirus.
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