We rewind to the 2011 World Cup that was jointly hosted by India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh - and talk about ODI cricket back then, the bowler-friendly nature of many games, the big upsets, the nail-biting finishes, and a cathartic moment for India - and a generation that had never knew what it meant to win a World Cup. 
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Talking Points:

 The roundabout connection between the hosts of the 2011 World Cup and India taking part in the 2007 World T20
 How India had turned into a feisty ODI side leading up to the World Cup
 The close ODI series in South Africa before the World Cup
 Sehwag and Kohli trouncing Bangladesh in the opening game
  The pulsating tie against England in Bangalore
  Australia's first loss in a World Cup since 1999 - against Pakistan
  Steyn leading South Africa to a thrilling win in Nagpur
  Sri Lanka thriving in their home conditions - throttling the opponents
  Sri Lanka's thumping of England in the quarter-final - and echoes of 1996
  India's bowling attack - dealing in cutters, slower ones and knuckle-balls
  An unforgettable night at the Motera - when India overcame Australia
  The hype before Mohali - and the eventual anti-climax of India v Pakistan
  Mahela's silken grace in the final - an innings for the gods
  The riveting partnership between Gambhir and Kohli  
  Dhoni... finishes off in style

Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
DP Prashant (@prashantdptweet)
Ashoka (@ABVan)
Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)
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  BJP's Control of Cricket in India - Sharda Ugra - Caravan
  Kevin O'Brien's record century against England - ICC - YouTube
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A generational triumph: revisiting the 2011 World Cup

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