India crowned World Cup cricket champs

Sachin Tendulkar was still the undisputed star after India won the World Cup for the first time since 1983, despite only playing a cameo role as skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni guided the home team to victory in Saturday's final against Sri Lanka.

The stage had been set for the world's leading batsman to win his first World Cup in six attempts, and to do it in his home town.