As India look to add another ICC title with a win in the ODI World Cup 2023 final, here`s reliving some major titles won by the men`s cricket -
1) 1983 win
India won their first major title in world cricket in 1983. During the ODI World Cup, Kapil Dev-led India stunned one and all and defied all odds to win the cup, beating the then two-time defending champions mighty West Indies in an epic final at Lord's.
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2) CT 2002
In 2002, Sourav Ganguly-led India faced Sanath Jayasuriya-led Sri Lanka in Champions Trophy final, in Colombo. After the reserve day was also marred with rain, both teams shared the trophy. This became India's second major title, however, this time winning as joint-winners.
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3) T20 WC title
After a tumultous run in the ODI WC early that year, MS Dhoni-led India won the 2007 T20 World Cup (which was the inaugural edition) in late September. India defeated Pakistan by five runs in a historic final in Johannesburg.
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4) 2011 ODI WC triumph
In the 2011 ODI WC, at home, Dhoni-led India beat Sri Lanka (who were the co-hosts as well, including Bangladesh) in the summit clash at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Chasing 275, India were reeling at 31 for 2 before Gautam Gambhir's 97 and Dhoni's 91* took India home with a six-wicket victory.
On that day, on April 2, India won second ODI WC title, first at home.
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5) CT 2013 win
During the 2013 Champions Trophy, India -- once again under Dhoni's leadership -- beat England by five runs (DLS method) to bag yet another ICC title. This remains the men's team's last historic triumph.
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