Historic moment
Dhoni finishes off in style
The final six that sealed India's 2011 World Cup triumph in Mumbai.
MenODIICC Cricket World Cup2011-04-02
Historical context
A tournament-ending image that immediately entered Indian sporting folklore.
Full narrative
The shot itself matters, but so does the build-up: Dhoni's promotion in the order, the calm chase, and the release of two decades of expectation.
For many fans, this is the emotional bridge between the Tendulkar era and the Dhoni era.
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Dhoni's swing through the line
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Celebration with the bat aloft
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