Nuwan Kulasekara recalls dropped catch regret in 2011 World Cup final

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Nuwan Kulasekara recalls dropped catch regret in 2011 World Cup final
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Nuwan Kulasekara, a former Sri Lankan pacer, reflects on his dropped catch of Gautam Gambhir during the 2011 World Cup final, which India won on April 2 at Wankhede Stadium. Kulasekara, now a bowling coach, recalls the match's impact, stating his regret still lingers. He discussed the match-winning six by MS Dhoni, which ended Sri Lanka's hopes, and praised Dhoni's calm demeanor when they later played together for Chennai Super Kings. Kulasekara remains optimistic about Sri Lanka's chances in the upcoming Test series against India, starting August 15 in Galle.

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  • Kulasekara dropped Gambhir's catch in the 2011 World Cup final.
  • India chased down 275 to secure victory.
  • The final was held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
  • Kulasekara later played under Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings.
  • Sri Lanka's Test series against India begins on August 15.
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  • 6:37 PMYahoo SportsSri Lanka star recalls biggest Gautam Gambhir 'regret' from India's 2011 World Cup final, match-winning six by MS Dhoni
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15 years from that fateful day when India won the 2011 World Cup, one former Sri Lankan star remembers Dhoni's match-winning six and his regret for dropping Gautam Gambhir's catch.

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