2011 World Cup is a tournament that holds a special place in the hearts of all the cricket fans. The mega event took place in three Asian countries, namely India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India and Sri Lanka made it to the final, where the Men in Blue won the mega event under MS Dhoni’s leadership.
Every cricket fan remembers that MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara were the captains of India and Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup Final, but very few would remember the vice-captains. In this listicle today, we will look back at the official vice-captains of team at 2011 WC and where those players are now.
1. Australia vice-captain in 2011 World Cup – Michael Clarke
Australia named all-rounder Michael Clarke as their vice-captain in the 2011 edition of the mega event. Clarke has retired from international cricket now, but he led Australia to the 2015 WC title at home.
2. Canada vice-captain in 2011 World Cup – Rizwan Cheema
Pakistan-born Rizwan Cheema was the deputy skipper of Canada at that mega event. Cheema later became the skipper of Canada and played his last game in 2019.
3. Pakistan vice-captain in 2011 World Cup – Misbah-ul-Haq
Veteran batter Misbah-ul-Haq was the deputy skipper of the Men in Green. He later became their captain for 2015 WC. He has now retired and works as a coach and cricket expert.
4. Sri Lanka vice-captain – TM Dilshan
All-rounder TM Dilshan was the vice-captain of Sri Lanka. He has retired and moved to Australia now, but he plays for Sri Lanka Legends in Road Safety World Series.
5. Bangladesh vice-captain – Tamim Iqbal
Opening batter Tamim Iqbal was the deputy skipper of Bangladesh in the 2011 WC. He is currently the skipper of Bangladesh in ODI cricket.
6. India vice-captain – Virender Sehwag
Another opening batter who was his team’s vice-captain in the 2011 WC was Virender Sehwag. He has retired now and works as a commentator. None of the other six teams officially named a vice-captain.
