Fans on Twitter reacted after former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir said that people talk about MS Dhoni’s winning six, my 97 in that game, but it was Zaheer Khan who set the tone for the World Cup Final. They agreed with his statement and said that bowlers are the last to cherish.
“People talk about Dhoni’s winning six, my 97 in that game, but it was Zaheer who set the tone for the World Cup Final,” says Gautam Gambhir
Indian Cricket Team scripted history when 2011 clinched the World Cup title for the second time. MS Dhoni-led Team India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at the iconic Wankhade Stadium in Mumbai. On account of Mahela Jayawardene’s unbeaten 103 from 88 balls Sri Lanka posted a total of 274-6 in their quota of 50 overs.
In reply to Sri Lanka’s total of 274, Indian openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag fell early to Lasith Malinga and give Indians a mini heart attack.
However, after that Gautam Gambhir (97) joined hands with Virat Kohli (35) and stitched a gritty 83-run stand to lay the foundation for India’s chase. After Kohli’s dismissal skipper MS Dhoni (91*) joined Gautam Gambhir and the duo together notched a 109-run stand between them.
With just only 5 runs needed in the 49th over, Indian skipper MS Dhoni dispatched the ball over long-on for six and ended a 28-year-old wait to bring the World Cup home.
While everyone keeps bragging about Dhoni’s six and Gambhir’s 97, Zaheer Khan was the hidden hero for his side. The left-arm pacer bowled staggering well as he drew the first blood for his side and took two wickets in the game. He also was the joint leading wicket-taker with 21 scalps to his name.
Gautam Gambhir also credited Zaheer for his heroics. Speaking on Star Sports, he said: “People talk about MS Dhoni’s winning six, my 97 in that game, but it was Zaheer Khan who set the tone for the World Cup Final”.
Fans on Twitter react as Gambhir said people talk about Dhoni’s winning six, my 97 in that game, but it was Zaheer who set the tone for the World Cup Final
As Gambhir said people talk about Dhoni’s winning six, my 97 in that game, but it was Zaheer who set the tone for the World Cup Final, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They agreed with his statement and said bowlers are the last to cherish. Here are some of the reactions:
Aah….I see some politics there man👀 https://t.co/CT58UhofkJ
Advertisement— Šhîvâm Jhâ (@imakhilsudhakar) January 4, 2023
BOWLERS are the last to cherish. https://t.co/bqfehhEoqK
Advertisement— Akash| आकाश (@aakashnemade) January 4, 2023
In world cup 2011 Final match against Sri Lanka the first 5 overs of @ImZaheer was outstanding 💥💥 https://t.co/tps55dVE1j
Advertisement— Vipralav (@SinghVpr) January 3, 2023
Selfless https://t.co/IoN5r6Nb2d
Advertisement— Chiranjeevi🇮🇳 (@desidamon) January 3, 2023
Yeah he set the tone which was unsettled in the last 5 overs. India should have restricted SL within 240 thay day. https://t.co/FjhAtg0qvg
Advertisement— Goodman (@slippintakavic) January 3, 2023
Zak was on fire in his 1st spell in powerplay with out any doubt https://t.co/luM29MWsqr
Advertisement— Mission²TG (@itsnotover02) January 3, 2023
He was our go to bowler tbf. Zak's spell against eng in 2011 was simply phenomenal, clean bowled bell and then he got Collingwood and strauss too. Man turned the tied eng match from nowhere + 3 maidens in 5 overs in the final match 🔥 🤌🤌🤌🤌 https://t.co/rO9E0CAItk
Advertisement— Akshayaaa (@backfoot_punchh) January 3, 2023
💯% true https://t.co/ekwh1edznL
Advertisement— SR swain (@Smruti19O14U) January 3, 2023
Zaheer's spell set the tone as well as pulled Srilanka back in the game too.. https://t.co/nzPtOuP1ev
Advertisement— Geofinn_12 (@12Geofinn) January 3, 2023
This is the Bitter truth, He was the Unsung Hero of World Cup 2011.@GautamGambhir @msdhoni @ImZaheer #gautamgambhir #ZaheerKhan #MSDhoni #WorldCup2011 https://t.co/4YUV8TFtcA
Advertisement— Santosh Kumar (@I_m_Santy) January 3, 2023
He's absolutely spot on here. Zak's first spell setup the final. https://t.co/U9a2HfpMCw
Advertisement— Archith (@UtdArc) January 3, 2023
Yes he is right, he had taken most wickets in that world cup https://t.co/QaEnZSheDL
Advertisement— Megalomaniac 🐊 (@Human78212148) January 3, 2023
This man is under-appreciated!@GautamGambhir 👏👏 https://t.co/ONbP6yaa3E
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