Over the world, there is a common condition called "cricket fever." Nobody will dispute the fact that Indian fans are the craziest and most passionate when it comes to fan passion. It can be challenging to handle, not just for the players but also for the viewers, when both teams give it their all-in professional sports like cricket and yet finish second. When the team is performing well, they will shower them with love, but when they are struggling, they won't hold back on the criticism. Let us look at the moments when every Indian cricket fan cried.
1. India Vs. Sri Lanka, World Cup Semi-Final, 1996
India was in command at 98 for 1 in the match's semi-final against Sri Lanka, which had set a goal of 251 for the Indian team. After that, they only lost 7 wickets for 22 runs. The moment the eighth wicket went, angry Indian fans exploded.
2. The Emotional Century Of Sachin Tendulkar
How are you handling the news of your father's passing? Well, if you're Sachin, you can undoubtedly get to 100. Despite having recently lost his father, Sachin performed admirably against Zimbabwe in the 1999 World Cup. He also showed off his skills by hitting a century, after which he turned to thank his father.
3. India Was Eliminated From The 2007 World Cup
The World Cup run in 2007 was a complete failure. For all Indian fans, it was unquestionably the most forgettable season, with a team loaded with veterans and capably led by Rahul Dravid. In addition to India losing to Bangladesh, certain people's careers were also harmed.
4. Six Sixers By Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh is most likely to win the title of India's favorite cricketer if there is such a thing. Following an argument with Andrew Flintoff, Stuart Broad entered the scene, causing the entire country to stand up. This gave the nation's billion hearts a thrill.
5. Wicket Of Sachin Tendulkar In The 2003 World Cup Final
India under Saurav Ganguly made a breakthrough at the World Cup in 2003. They had a great run after losing their first game to the formidable Australian squad. Regrettably, they came back to bother us in the final. We lost since Sachin missed a huge aim while attempting to reach a single-digit score.
6. India’s Win At Lords
Andrew Flintoff was a participant in the 2002 Natwest Final. The two young players, Yuvraj Singh and Md. Kaif led the team to victory with outstanding play, and Sourav Dada got back at some of the earlier losers. One of the most heartfelt Indian victory moments will always be the moment he took off his shirt on the Lord's balcony.
7. T20 World Cup, 2007
Since we had no prior T20 expertise, we were referred to as minnows. What MSD & Co. managed to do after that is already legendary. The world saw Rohit Sharma's skills and MSD's brilliance. At the finals, almost all Indian fans experienced heart palpitations.
8. Sachin’s Farewell Speech
Both players and viewers will take a trip down memory lane as the God of Cricket retires. The entire nation sobbed during Sachin's farewell speech, and no one was there to comfort them.
9. World Cup, 2011
For the first time in 29 years, India won the World Cup title in 2011, making it a memorable year for the nation. Every Indian cricket fan still remembers that night because the entire nation turned out to celebrate. Gautam Gambhir's tenaciousness made the final conceivable, and Yuvraj Singh once again put in a tremendous performance. The finishing touch on the cake was Dhoni's six. The look on Sangakarra's face says it all. India defeated Sri Lanka in the World Cup final at the historic Wankhede stadium, making history as the first home country to win the tournament. Given that it was Sachin Tendulkar's farewell appearance in the biggest tournament in cricket, it was a difficult voyage for India.
10. 1983 World Cup
India won the famous world cup for the first time in 1983, and Kapil Dev captained a team of 11 players who were not even considered a threat before they brought the trophy home! The Indian team was perceived as being unprepared, and despite making it to the finals, the game against the dominant West Indies seemed to be one-sided. Everyone is shocked that India won the World Cup for the first time, but it is particularly moving for Indians. It was the first time an Indian team had the opportunity to experience what it was like to hold the top spot in the world. That also boosted our collective self-confidence and gave us genuine hope that India may play a significant role in the big game.
