Carried on the shoulders of his teammates, Sachin Tendulkar made a lap of honour, shedding tears of joy, after India won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup in his home city, Mumbai.
The moment is titled Carried On the Shoulders Of A Nation, a reference to the Indian cricket team's 2011 World Cup triumph.
Sachin Tendulkar being lifted on the shoulders of his team-mates after their World Cup triumph at home in 2011 was voted the Laureus best sporting moment in the last 20 years. With the backing of Indian cricket fans, Tendulkar got the maximum number of votes to emerge winner on on Monday.
Tendulkar embodies the passion of an entire country, says Sevilla.
Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been selected as one of the six nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
A six wicket win with 10 balls to spare: Indian cricket's finest moment in the 21st century.
'The gold medal (in Tokyo) has motivated me in life to do even better. Performing well and ending up on podium will be my target in the World Championship (in July)'.
It was on April 2, 2011, when Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India created history as they outclassed Sri Lanka in the final to claim their second ODI World Cup title, ending a long wait of 28 years.
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