World Cup 2011 final: India vs Sri Lanka

The Lankan skipper was picked up by Yuvraj Singh, who has been in splendid form throughout the tournament. (AFP Photo)

Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara looked set for a huge individual total as he looked to be cruising towards a fifty. (AP Photo)

The Lankan skipper was picked up by Yuvraj Singh, who has been in splendid form throughout the tournament. (AFP Photo)

Indian's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan. (AP Photo)

Mahela Jayawardene came in to bat alongside his skipper. The two ran well between the wickets and punished the loose balls to put Sri Lanka in a strong position. (AP Photo)

Tillakaratne Dilshan could not carry on the good work as he was bowled by Harbhajan Singh. (AP Photo)

Putting the criticism they had received throughout the tournament behind, the Indians were extremely active in the field. (AP Photo)

Dilshan completed 500 runs in the World Cup 2011, also extending his lead in the top scorers list. (AP Photo)

Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara plays a shot during the ICC Cricket World Cup final match between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium. (AFP Photo)

Sri Lanka batsmen stabilised the innings as Sreesanth once again looked in disarray. (AFP Photo)

Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during the match. (AFP Photo)

Indian players celebrate the wicket of Upul Tharanga. (AP Photo)

Zaheer Khan gestures after picking up Sri Lanka batsman Upul Tharanga. (AFP Photo)

Sri Lanka's Upul Tharanga was dismissed by Zaheer Khan for just 2 runs. (AP Photo)

Sri Lankan openers cross over after playing a shot as S Sreesanth looks on. (AFP Photo)

Zaheer Khan opened the bowling with India's surprise inclusion S Sreesanth. (AP Photo)

Indian team gets together at the start of the World Cup final. (AFP Photo)

Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan greets Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar. (AFP Photo)

Indian players stand as their national anthem is played. (AFP Photo)

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni had to toss the coin once again. This time Sri Lanka skipper Kumar sangakkara won it and chose to bat first. (Getty Images)

There was a slight confusion at the toss, the buzz around the stadium was too loud to hear Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara's call. (Getty Images)

The two captains pose with the tournament mascot stumpy. (Getty Images)

Indian supporters at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)

 

Indian supporters at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)