5 unsung last over heroes for Team India

Joginder Sharma

The legend of MS Dhoni started with the lifting of the inaugural World T20 trophy in South Africa nine years ago, a victory that instilled belief in a young team.

With thirteen runs required of the last six, Dhoni tossed the ball to the unheralded Joginder Sharma, a decision which could have gone either way. Misbah-Ul-Haq, who had carried Pakistan agonizingly near the target, was on the crease.

After being hit for a six off the second ball and reeling under enormous pressure, Joginder delivered a ball outside the off-stump, which Misbah scooped up in the air. Sreesanth completed the catch at short fine-leg, and the Indian fans erupted in joy.

Sadly, that ball was the last in the Indian jersey for Joginder Sharma, who never got to play for India again. He is now the Deputy Superintendent of Haryana Police.