When India’s men’s cricket team lifted the ODI World Cup trophy on home soil in 2011, it was more than just a sporting triumph; it marked a defining moment that transformed the nation’s cricketing landscape. While some might point to the 1983 World Cup, Jagmohan Dalmiya’s tenure as BCCI president, or Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary influence in popularising the sport, the 2011 victory stands apart.






