The Cup of Joy

Team India waited for 28 long years to get it's hand on the coveted 'Cup of Joy' but it was the Master Blaster's wait of 20 years that drove Dhoni's men to give in their best and win the Cricket World Cup 2011 Championship.

The feeling was beyond ecstasy for the Men in Blue as they held the trophy - Fierce tigers of the team, Yuvraj and Bhajji bursting into tears, Sachin being carried on Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina's shoulders - these are moments that would go down as the most priceless ones in the history of our nation.

Take a look as the Captain Cool's confident boys got their hands on 'Their Precious!'(AFP Photo)

Their joy beyond measure. Captain Dhoni is a proud man who has stood firm on his decisions, decisions that steered team India to a memorable victory. (AFP Photo)

The World Cup win is for Sachin Tendulkar, an emotional Gautam Gambhir said after the historic victory in World Cup finals against Sri Lanka. (AFP Photo)

The young force in the team has been a great anchor and have played one of the most pivotal roles in clinching the victory. (AFP Photo)

All for this one man! The Master Blaster said it was the proudest moment of his life! He gets his hands on the trophy after six World Cup tournaments and 20 years of wait!

The team has dedicated the trophy to him, he who truly deserves it and yes, the tears of joy that rolled down his cheeks said it all to us! (AFP Photo)

The man of the moment. Sachin expresses his gratitude to his home-crowd.

It wasn't just the 32,00 odd people present at the Wankhade stadium who prayed for Team India to win the cup for Sachin but millions of his fans across the globe pitched in in their own unique manner.

Also seen in this picture, Sachin's daughter Sarah and the 'coveted cup'. (AFP Photo)

They are the future. Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina hold the cup in their hands and what a moment for them - a proud victory in the very first World Cup tournament they have been a part of!

They are brave, agile, aggressive and aware - aware that the onus of the future World Cups lies on them. (AFP Photo)

Raise it higher boys! They truly deserve to do so, after all they have silenced their critics and become the 'Invincible World Champs!' (AFP Photo)

Joyous moments in the dreesing room were accompanied by emotional ones like these. Former teammate Anil Kumble holding the trophy.

Sachin 'Humble' Tendulkar or Sachin 'Generous' Tendulkar, call him what you want but you can't do justice to his magnanimity.

The Master Blaster holds 'The Cup of Joy' with one of his most loyal fans, giving him one of the most joyous moments of his life too.