Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Yuvraj Singh Shares 2011 World Cup Winning Advice
In 2011, India's cricket team won the ODI World Cup at home, a big deal after 28 years.
They had a strong team and were expected to win.
They had a few tough games, including a tie and a loss.
After some setbacks, Yuvraj Singh, the tournament's best player, shared advice from Sachin Tendulkar and coach Gary Kirsten.
They were told to focus and ignore criticism, which helped them win.
India had previously lost to Australia in the 2003 finals.
India won the 2011 ODI World Cup, their second win after 28 years.
The team was considered favorites and had a blend of youth and experience.
India tied a match against England and lost to South Africa.
Yuvraj Singh was named 'Man of the Tournament' in the 2011 WC.
Sachin Tendulkar and Gary Kirsten advised the team to ignore outside criticism.
- Who
- The Indian cricket team.
- What
- India won the 2011 ODI World Cup.
- When
- The 2011 ODI World Cup took place, with India winning.
- Where
- India won the ODI World Cup at home.
- Why
- To win the ODI World Cup.
Focus on Performance
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Importance of Ignoring Noise
Focus on Performance
Tendulkar and Kirsten advised the team to ignore outside criticism.
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- Year of Win
- 2011
- Opponent in Final
- Sri Lanka
- Result
- India won by six wickets
- Man of the Tournament
- Yuvraj Singh