The unbridled euphoria and ecstasy of yesterday's semifinal triumph has not subdued, rather an eclectic mix of alpine hopes and contagious aspirations around the winning spirit has triggered an all-time high adrenalin rush to the collective hysteria of billions of Indians before the final, which I wish, would be substantiated when India will rip apart Sri Lanka's dream and embrace the final victory, again after a long spell of 28 years, and this time at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. A moment that every Indian is earnestly waiting for. And equally important is that the Indian team shouldn't be swept away by the semifinal victory, lest this sky-clasping success finds its way into their mind, the team spirit and strong conviction should be alive and the hunger for success shouldn't be waned in their heart, then nothing can stop India to beat Sri Lanka in the final.
As the sequence of events unfolding around this World Cup, and India's relentless efforts to tame down even the most wild ones is just a reminder of facts that the 2011 World Cup is only written for India. Here is another silver edge for India, the final will be played on home ground, in which most of the players are versed with the nuances of the pitch. Irrespective of Sri Lanka's high performance in this World Cup, India has a better chance of winning for select reasons – first, the team spirit displayed in recent matches reveals an exceptional bonding, which was missing earlier; second, the on-field tactical decisions taken by the the captain Dhoni has paid huge dividends; and third, there's no individualistic megalomaniac tantrums, perhaps, a significant benefactor to the overall winning strategy.
The entire nation is eagerly waiting for that overwhelming moment when our men-in-blue will jump in air with the tenth Cricket World Cup in their hands, a moment that no high-decibel word can explain the height of joy, a moment that no one can forget in their lifetime that India is a power to reckon with.
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