For the reticent Gautam Gambhir, India''s 2011 World Cup triumph was a journey of 20-odd people, not one freeze-frame moment that social media makes it look every year on this very day.

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Throwback | India's unforgettable campaign in ICC World Cup 2011

Exactly nine years ago today, India lifted the ICC World Cup 2011 by defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The win in the summit clash brought an end to a 28-year-old for millions of Indian cricket fans with the Indian squad etching their names in the history books in golden letters.

Relive the timeline: How Team India broke 28-year wait to lift the ICC World Cup 2011