MS Dhoni led India to their second World Cup triumph in 2011. © AFP It has been a decade of decadence for Indian cricket as the men’s team scaled new heights, with the Test team especially breaking records and setting new standards. From World Cup glory at the Wankhede Stadium in 2011 to holding the Test mace for three years in a row, Indian cricket fans had plenty to cheer for in the decade gone by. The team faced its fair share of lows as well, but overall, it would be fair to say that Indian cricket rose in prominence in the last ten years.Here is a look at the highlights of Indian cricket in the decade.The 2011 World CupThe year 2011 saw cricket’s seminal tournament return to India, giving the home team the biggest chance at achieving ultimate glory since the heartbreak of the 2003 World Cup final in South Africa. The 2007 World Cup spelt disaster for India as they exited early following defeats to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. MS Dhoni was tasked with leading the team after that and he built around the existing pillars of the team and added youth, energy and athleticism to the side…. Read full this story
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