Heartbreak and wild celebration: India wins World Cup cricket title

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A dejected Sri Lankan cricket fan cries during a telecast of the Cricket World Cup final match between Sri Lanka and India, in Colombo on Saturday, April 2. India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to win the 2011 World Cup.

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Sri Lankan cricket fans watch on a giant screen the Cricket World Cup final match between Sri Lanka and India, in Colombo on Saturday.

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Indian cricket fans ride on an Ambassador car as they celebrate their team's win over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup in Kolkata, India, on Saturday.

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Indian cricket supporters celebrate in Calcutta on Saturday after India beat Sri Lanka in the ICC World Cup final match.

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Indian cricket fans celebrate their team's win over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

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i am from fiji and love to see India win the world cricket final..good luck and also happy to see at this time of the year when India and Pakistan unite ..hey cheers India for this big win..and also in heart remember your brothers and sisters here in fiji..who is always supporting you INDIA

    Reply#1 - Sat Apr 2, 2011 4:27 PM EDT

    Hey David,

    Our brothers and sisters in Fiji are always in our hearts, our ties are ancient and we are the same people with same ancestors and hence, of course, brothers and sisters. Thanks for congratulating India bro. Best wishes for all Fijian brothers and sisters.

      #1.1 - Sat Apr 2, 2011 5:51 PM EDT

      Double post. Deleted.

        #1.2 - Sat Apr 2, 2011 5:55 PM EDT
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        Fantastic! I am soooo estatic. :)

          Reply#2 - Sat Apr 2, 2011 5:25 PM EDT

          Congrats to all of India.

            Reply#3 - Sat Apr 2, 2011 6:56 PM EDT

            Congratulations to India, It is certainlay a case of the best team won the cup, India deserved it more than any other team, and Congratulations to their South African Coach, Gary Kirsten, His dedication and hard work work paid off!

              Reply#4 - Sun Apr 3, 2011 2:17 AM EDT

              I wish there were more images. The country was delirious yesterday night : Everybody was out on the streets, dancing, screaming, jumping, shouting, hugging, crying, laughing. I've never seen India so unified, so ecstatic.

                Reply#5 - Sun Apr 3, 2011 3:02 AM EDT
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