Some cricket moments from 2011
Sri Lankan team captain Kumar Sangakkara stretches during a training session at the Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai.
Chennai Super Kings fielder Dwayne Bravo jumps in the air to attempt a catch on the boundary line during the IPL Twenty20 cricket final match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Kochi Tuskers Kerala bowler Santhakumaran Sreesanth celebrates after taking the wicket of Delhi Daredevils batsman Naman Ojha during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Delhi Daredevils at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.
New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill gets dismissed by Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga during the Cricket World Cup semifinal match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Chennai Super Kings' Mahendra Singh Dhoni drops a catch off Kings XI Punjab's Dinesh Karthik's shot during an Indian Premier League cricket match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings in Mohali.
Kolkata Knight Riders fielder Iqbal Abdulla of India takes the catch of unseen Kochi Tuskers Kerala batsman Michael Klinger of South Africa as Kolkata cheerleaders react during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.
India supporters cheer before the start of the Cricket World Cup semifinal match between Pakistan and India in Mohali.
A spectator touches the feet of Pune Warriors batsman Sourav Gunguly after running onto the pitch during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Indian batsmen Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh celebrate after victory during the quarterfinal match of The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 between India and Australia at the Sardar Patel Stadium.
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi looks on after playing a shot as Canada's captain Ashish Bagai looks on during the ICC Cricket World Cup match between Canada and Pakistan in Colombo.
India's bowler Varun Aaron tries to catch a ball during the fourth one-day international cricket match between India and England at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi celebtaes after dismissing Australian batsman Steven Smith in the World Cup cricket match between Australia and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Bangladeshi batsman Imrul Kayes is bowled by South African bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe during the Cricket World Cup match between Bangladesh and South Africa at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
India's Harbhajan Singh celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan during the Cricket World Cup final match between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
South Africa's wicket keeper Morne van Wyk dives to hold a ball as Johan Botha looks on during an ICC Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Netherlands in Mohali.
England's Tim Bresnan celebrates taking the wicket of India's Rahul Dravid for 22 during the first day of the third Test against India at the Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham.
A supporter cheers for India during the Cricket World Cup final match between Sri Lanka and India in Mumbai.
Chennai Super Kings batsmen Murali Vijay is bowled by Mumbai Indians bowler Lasith Malinga during their Champions League Trophy T20 Cricket match at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Indian cricketers R. Vinay Kumar, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja play a game of football during a training session ahead of the second One Day International (ODI) match between Indian and West Indies at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni talks with coach Duncan Fletcher during a practice session at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi.
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar listens to captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni during a training session at the Sardar Patel Stadium.
Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and wife Sakshi Singh Rawat attend a tea party at the Governor's House in Mumbai.
Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan dives for the crease as New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum gathers the ball in their Cricket World Cup semifinal match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India's Rahul Dravid celebrates his century against England during Day 3 of the first Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
England batsman Eoin Morgan plays a shot during the Cricket World Cup quarterfinal match between Sri Lanka and England at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Delhi Daredevils cricketer Aaron Finch takes a catch to dismiss Deccan Chargers captain Kumara Sangakkara during the IPL Twenty20 match between Delhi Daredevils and Deccan Chargers at the FerozShah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi.
Sri Lankan cricket fans cheer in support of Sri Lanka's cricket team during the Cricket World Cup semifinal match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal runs out Australian batsman Cameron White during the Cricket World Cup match between Australia and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Kenya's bowlers Nehemiah Odhiambo and Thomas Odoyo chat during a practice session in Colombo.
India's Virat Kohli dives for a catch during a practice session a day before their third one day international cricket match between India and England in Mohali.
Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga is bowled by Australian cricketer Brett Lee during the fourth One Day International (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga appeals successfully for a Leg Before Wicket against New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson as fellow batsman Scott Styris looks on in their Cricket World Cup semifinal match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India's Manoj Tiwary bats during the fifth one-day international cricket match against West Indies in Kingston.
Sri Lanka's bowler Ajantha Mendis successfully appeals for LBW on England's batsman Graeme Swann during the Cricket World Cup quarterfinal match between Sri Lanka and England in Colombo.
Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan successfully appeals for a LBW decision against New Zealand batsman Scott Styris during the Cricket World Cup semifinal match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar is assisted by a support staff member as he takes part in stretching exercises with teammates during a training session at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Sachin Tendulkar pats on Virendra Sehwag’s back with his bat during a training session at the Wankhede Stadium.
Kenyan batsman Peter Ongondo bowled out by Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga during the ICC Cricket World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Kenya in Colombo.
West Indies cricket captain Darren Sammy jogs with teammates Ravi Rampaul and Kemar Roach during a practice session at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Ground staff pull covers onto the ground as a heavy thunderstorm disrupts the Cricket World Cup match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
India's Suresh Raina fields the ball during the third one day cricket match between England and India at the Oval.
West Indies pacer Ravi Rampaul bowls during the cricket World Cup match between India and West Indies at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai .
South Africa's Hashim Amla ducks a bouncer during the first Test between Australia and South Africa at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
India's Sachin Tendulkar waits for the presentation ceremony after India defeated Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup final match in Mumbai.
Sachin Tendulkar lifts the trophy at the Taj hotel, a day after India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup final.
Sachin Tendulkar looks skywards as he celebrates after scoring his century during India’s ICC Cricket World Cup group B match against England in Bengaluru.
Sachin Tendulkar waves the checkered flag as unseen Red Bull-Renault driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany crosses the finish line during the Formula One's Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International circuit in Greater Noida.
South Africa's captain Graeme Smith gestures as he walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during a cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Ireland in Calcutta.
Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh argue over a foul while playing football during a training session at the Punjab Cricket Associaton Stadium in Mohali.
England players Andrew Strauss, Jonathan Trott and Matt Prior line up to take a catch as the team trains under lights at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Kings XI Punjab batsman Paul Valthaty celebrates after scoring a century during the IPL Twenty20 match between Chennai Superkings and Kings XI Punjab at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.
Royal Challengers Bangalore AB De Villiers plays a shot during the match against Warriors in Champions league T20-2011 at Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru.
India batsman Gautam Gambhir successfully reaches his crease during a run-out attempt in the final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 match between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
West Indies cricketer Kemar Roach and Ravi Rampaul walk back to the pavilion at the end of their innings while as Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag gestures during the second One Day International match between India and the West Indies at the Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Yuvraj Singh celebrates after beating Australia during the quarterfinal match of The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 between India and Australia at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. India beat Australia by five wickets.
Sri Lanka's captain and wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara sits on the field after a ball went past during their ICC Cricket World Cup final match against India in Mumbai.
West Indies wicketkeeper Devon Thomas jumps in the air as England batsman Andrew Strauss plays a shot during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 match between England and West Indies at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Indian cricketers hoist coach teammate Sachin Tendulkar onto their shoulders after victory in the Cricket World Cup 2011 final over Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets.
India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh celebrate after their team won the ICC Cricket World Cup final match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.
India celebrate with trophy after they winning their ICC Cricket World Cup final match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.