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The Indian cricket players can't seem to put it down but the World Cup trophy they have with them is actually just a replica as the original is still lying with the customs, according to some media reports. Meanwhile, the ICC has rubbished reports that the ICC had presented India with a duplicate World Cup trophy.

Top batsman Gautam Gambhir today described his knock of 97 in the World Cup final against Sri Lanka as the most important innings of his career though it was not the best.

After the astounding World Cup victory, a huge boost for the cricket lovers of India would be that the little master might not be hanging up his boots as of yet.

The Australian media raised a toast to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's "bold" leadership as it declared India the worthy world champions who defied history and intense pressure to come out triumphant in the summit showdown against Sri Lanka.

Days after winning the hearts of numerous Indian fans with his remarks after his team's loss in the World Cup semi-final, Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has said Indians are not as large-hearted as Pakistanis.

Gautam Gambhir’s combative approach has often caught rivals by surprise. The diminutive player has added steel to the Indian batting lineup with his intense approach.

Indian team environment helps players to stay calm even under severe pressure and there was absolutely no panic as India pulled off a commanding World Cup final victory over Sri Lanka on Saturday, Gautam Gambhir tells Dinesh Chopra. Full interview | That winning moment: Pics | Graphics

Yuvraj Singh lifted the suspense he had created last month, confirming team mate Sachin Tendulkar was the "special person" he owes his red hot World Cup form to.

As the dust settles on India’s triumph in the World Cup, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has described the victory as the best moment of his long and illustrious career. Pics: The winning moment | WC in numbers

The champagne was ready in the ice bucket and Chinese crackers were kept ready to light up the night sky over Colombo. But instead of celebrations, disappointment and dejection filled the city streets on Saturday night after India comfortably defeated the home team in Mumbai.

President Pratibha Patil, who witnessed the thrilling cricket World Cup final, today hosted a "high tea" function in Mumbai in honour of victorious Team India.

Muttiah Muralitharan on Sunday admitted that his and Suraj Randiv’s failure to take wickets had contributed to his team’s defeat.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was ready for potential pillory after taking a couple of gambles that could have easily backfired in yesterday's World Cup final against Sri Lanka.

The triumphant Indian cricket team has been fined for its slow over rate in the World Cup final against Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said today.