Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated India's World Cup triumph by shaving off his famous dark locks while his team mates spent Sunday morning plastering a "thousand kisses" on the silver and gilt trophy that was finally in their possession.

Drenched in euphoria over the historic Cricket World Cup victory, India today knew no bounds in celebrating the triumph of its Men in Blue as the joyous country showered them with praises and awards.

It was not a long, wild and boisterous celebrations for the Indian team -- more an emotional one where families of some of the players were also present.

The Indian community across the world went into frenzied celebrations after Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men defeated Sri Lanka to reclaim the cricket World Cup title after a hiatus of 28 years.

An emotional Sachin Tendulkar admitted that Saturday was the "proudest day of my life" after India beat Sri Lanka to win the cricket World Cup.

The roads of Mumbai were virtually deserted for almost 10 hours on Saturday but the moment Mahendra Singh Dhoni belted a six to end India's 28-year wait for the World Cup title, thousands of people poured on to the streets to celebrate the win.

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

Key moments from India's six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the World Cup final at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

The MS Dhoni-led side beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final in Mumbai. Gautam Gambhir led the Indian run chase of 275 but fell three run short of his maiden World Cup century in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

India turned up with fire in their belly and hardly anything else for their World Cup semi-final against Pakistan and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday ruled out a recurrence of the food crisis in Mumbai.

An infuriated Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has blasted his batsmen for "playing to the gallery rather than for the country" after the home team slumped to a three-wicket defeat at the hands of South Africa in a thrilling World Cup Group B encounter here.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, left with the dilemma of who to bowl the last over in a World Cup thriller with South Africa needing 13 to win, made a brave decision on Saturday -- and watched it backfire spectacularly.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field against Ireland in their World Cup Group B match on Sunday.

The World Cup caught fire on Sunday when co-hosts India and England shared a tie in one of the most thrilling matches ever seen after a record-breaking 676-run slug-fest went down to the last ball.

A rundown of the key moments from India's classic Cricket World Cup Group B tie with England on Sunday:

The weather is threatening to play spoilsport as India take on England on Sunday for what is arguably the most-awaited game in the World Cup league stages.

India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the most assured, relaxed and confident captain going into the forthcoming World Cup, according to former Pakistan captain Imran Khan.