After a gap of 12 years, India are set to host the World Cup once again, starting October 5 in Ahmedabad. The team will be led by Rohit Sharma this time. India will enter the mega tournament as the frontrunners and hot favourites. Read more on TOI
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India has a strong track record at the ICC ODI World Cup. They have won the tournament twice, in 1983 and 2011. In 1983, India, led by Kapil Dev, defeated the mighty West Indies in the final to lift their first-ever World Cup trophy. It was a historic moment for Indian cricket and is often credited with igniting a cricket revolution in the country. In 2011, under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India won the World Cup for the second time. They defeated Sri Lanka in the final, held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Dhoni played a match-winning innings of 91* to guide India to victory. It was a proud moment for Indian cricket fans as the team brought home the prestigious trophy after a gap of 28 years. Apart from these two victories, India has also performed well in other editions of the World Cup. They have reached the finals once more, in 2003, but lost to Australia. India has consistently been a competitive team in the tournament, reaching the semifinals on multiple occasions. Overall, India's success in the ODI World Cup can be attributed to the talented players, strong team spirit, and the passion for cricket that runs deep in the country. The team has produced some exceptional cricketers over the years, who have performed brilliantly on the world stage.