For the fact, that this is now a team, for whom fans like us will never ever give up hope, no matter what the situation is. For making us believe, that if you fight hard, more often that not, you are going to end up on the winning side.
A look back at the most memorable individual performances from World Cup 2011.
But the ICC's decision to chop out the Associates - especially Ireland, who were integral to the excitement - is both baffling and tragic.
The World cup 2011 was thrilling from start to finish, but some moments refuse to die out of the memory of every cricket fan
Obama to Bradman, brothers, murders and a quote about a coat - here are some of the best quotes heard during the 2011 World Cup.
India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni defied logic when he said that Piyush Chawla needed to play crucial World Cup fixtures ahead of the 'mentally strong' Ravichandran Ashwin.
Just as Gary Kirsten strutted on to the pitch after India's historic win at the Wankhede Stadium, Suresh Raina came rushing from behind and carried Kirsten on his shoulder for a lap of honour.
Celebrations and felicitations continued for Team India and despite getting little rest since the big win, every member seems fresh and relaxed.
At two wickets down for 31, chasing a target of 275 in a World Cup final, it all seemed to be headed in Sri Lanka's direction. In all ODIs since 2000, a first-innings total of 270 or more had been a winning score 394 times, while only 100 times had it been chased down.
Just before the Indians left their hotel for the Wankhede Stadium and the World Cup final, six men spoke to the team. They were the players from the Class of 2003.
Twice Gautam Gambhir had two potentially great ODI knocks cut short by careless run-outs. Today, when he dived full length, it seemed he was on to something special.
The India captain certainly can't be blamed for not having a sense of occasion or timing, and he stepped up on the biggest stage of all.
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