6 reasons why the memories of India’s 2007 World T20 win don't fade away

It has been almost 9 years since a young Indian team took the word 'fearlessness' to the next level and became the world champions in cricket’s most nascent format.

Coming into the World T20 on the back of a disappointing show in the 50-over World Cup, the Indian cricket team thrilled the fans en route to the title in the inaugural edition of the tournament. It also gave rise to a generation of cricketers, who redefined the way cricket was to be played in the country.

Attacking stroke-play, innovative field-sets and wily bowling spells became the new norm. There were several unforgettable moments throughout the tournament that don’t fade away, quite like the Axe Signature line of body perfumes. Here are 6 which will remain in the fans' memories for a long time:

The rise and rise of MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni lead India to the World T20 title in his first tournament as captain

When Rahul Dravid was still the captain of the Indian team, very few would have guessed that MS Dhoni was the heir apparent. The explosive Indian wicket-keeper batsman was a brilliant finisher, a flashy performer and lightning quick behind the stumps. But no one in their wildest dreams could have imagined him taking over the captaincy ahead of seniors like Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag.

The 2007 World T20 was Dhoni’s first tryst with the captain's armband and he took to the responsibility like a duck takes to water. From picking Yusuf Pathan, a debutant, to open the innings in the final to giving the ball to unknown bowlers like Joginder Sharma at crucial junctures, one just couldn’t get enough of Dhoni the skipper.

The young team under the new captain went about playing a fearless brand of cricket that shocked and awed people from across the globe.

What makes a win special is the way a team wins their games, and each of India's wins were a spectacle in itself.