Top 3 patriotic ads and moments in cricket

Over the years, cricket has been one of the many sports which has transcended borders, uniting people from different cultures, backgrounds, and languages. While the competition is intense of the field, the emotion runs high among the fans. The sport is a unifying force that reflects a nation's cultural identity, history, competitiveness, and values.
On the auspicious occasion of India's 76th Republic Day, CricTracker lists the top three patriotic ads and moments in the game of cricket.
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<h3>3. MS Dhoni’s Run to Victory (2011 World Cup Final)</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1737879455112_MS-Dhoni.jpeg" alt="MS Dhoni hitting the match-winning six in the 2011 World Cup Final, leading India to victory over Sri Lanka." width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>MS Dhoni. (Photo by Graham Crouch/Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ms-dhoni/">MS Dhoni</a> did not have a great time with the bat leading up to the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, he showed his class when it mattered the most by playing one of the best knocks in the history of World Cup finals. After India lost two quick wickets in their pursuit of a 275-run target, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli added an important 83-run partnership to resurrect the innings. However, a lot of work was still left to be done when Kohli was dismissed.
Dhoni promoted himself to No. 5 ahead of the in-form Yuvraj Singh and showed aggressive intent with the willow. After Gambhir was dismissed for a well-compiled 97, Dhoni took India to victory with Yuvraj for company. Dhoni finished the game in style as he hit a six over long-on off Nuwan Kulasekara's bowling as India won the ODI World Cup after 28 years. The Jharkhand cricketer remained unbeaten on 91 off 79 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes.

<h3>2. Star Sports’ “Mauka Mauka” Series (2015)</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1737879213007_Mauka-Mauka-ad.jpeg" alt="Mauka Mauka ad featuring a Pakistani fan’s journey of disappointment over India’s World Cup dominance." width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Mauka Mauka ad. (Photo Source - Star Sports/Yt)</figcaption>
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The first-ever "Mauka Mauka" ad was released by Star Sports in 2015 to promote the ODI World Cup which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand that year, and it captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts instantly. The ad was initially planned to be a one-off thing. However, the massive response for the first video made the channel air a series of adverts for each of India's matches at the marquee event.
The first ad began in March 1992 with a young Pakistani cricket fan in Karachi saving up firecrackers which he can burst when Pakistan is about to beat India at the World Cup. He gets disappointed when his team loses the encounter and has to cancel his plans of lighting the firecrackers. The video shows him growing older over the years but his team fails to beat India in any of the subsequent World Cups. The video ends at the conclusion of the 2011 World Cup semi-final with the supporter asking his son, "Kab phodenge yaar?" (When will we burst the crackers, buddy?). New versions of the "Mauka Mauka" ad have been released ahead of subsequent World Cup India-Pakistan matches.
Also Check: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/top-indian-cricketers-who-represent-indias-culture" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Indian cricketers who represent India's culture</a>

<h3>1. Nike’s “Bleed Blue” Campaign (2011)</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1737879668902_Virat-Kohli.jpeg" alt="Nike’s Bleed Blue campaign featuring Indian cricketer Kapil Dev and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in support of the 2011 World Cup." width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Virat Kohli. (Photo Source - Twitter/X)</figcaption>
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Nike has a well-documented history of associations with popular sports teams over the years. It signed an association with Indian Cricket Team in 2005 and the deal got extended after the men's team won the ODI World Cup in 2011. Nike launched the "Bleed Blue" campaign in the run up to the 2011 World Cup. The campaign was created by JWT. It connected the digital-savvy generation's passion related to cricket with the global event's importance.
Facebook was flooded with '#BleedBlue' after the campaign began and the trend continues even to this day. Nike used former India captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/kapil-dev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kapil Dev</a> and popular Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone for their campaign before and during the 2015 World Cup along with common people to promote the Bleed Blue campaign. Nike's association with India ended a few years back but fans still use #BleedBlue to show their support for the Men in Blue.

Over the years, cricket has been one of the many sports which has transcended borders, uniting people from different cultures, backgrounds, and languages. While the competition is intense of the field, the emotion runs high among the fans. The sport is a unifying force that reflects a nation's cultural identity, history, competitiveness, and values.
On the auspicious occasion of India's 76th Republic Day, CricTracker lists the top three patriotic ads and moments in the game of cricket.
<hr>
<h3>3. MS Dhoni’s Run to Victory (2011 World Cup Final)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1737879455112_MS-Dhoni.jpeg" alt="MS Dhoni hitting the match-winning six in the 2011 World Cup Final, leading India to victory over Sri Lanka." loading="lazy">
<figcaption>MS Dhoni. (Photo by Graham Crouch/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ms-dhoni/">MS Dhoni</a> did not have a great time with the bat leading up to the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, he showed his class when it mattered the most by playing one of the best knocks in the history of World Cup finals. After India lost two quick wickets in their pursuit of a 275-run target, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli added an important 83-run partnership to resurrect the innings. However, a lot of work was still left to be done when Kohli was dismissed.
Dhoni promoted himself to No. 5 ahead of the in-form Yuvraj Singh and showed aggressive intent with the willow. After Gambhir was dismissed for a well-compiled 97, Dhoni took India to victory with Yuvraj for company. Dhoni finished the game in style as he hit a six over long-on off Nuwan Kulasekara's bowling as India won the ODI World Cup after 28 years. The Jharkhand cricketer remained unbeaten on 91 off 79 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes.

<h3>2. Star Sports’ “Mauka Mauka” Series (2015)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1737879213007_Mauka-Mauka-ad.jpeg" alt="Mauka Mauka ad featuring a Pakistani fan’s journey of disappointment over India’s World Cup dominance." loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Mauka Mauka ad. (Photo Source - Star Sports/Yt)</figcaption>
</figure>
The first-ever "Mauka Mauka" ad was released by Star Sports in 2015 to promote the ODI World Cup which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand that year, and it captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts instantly. The ad was initially planned to be a one-off thing. However, the massive response for the first video made the channel air a series of adverts for each of India's matches at the marquee event.
The first ad began in March 1992 with a young Pakistani cricket fan in Karachi saving up firecrackers which he can burst when Pakistan is about to beat India at the World Cup. He gets disappointed when his team loses the encounter and has to cancel his plans of lighting the firecrackers. The video shows him growing older over the years but his team fails to beat India in any of the subsequent World Cups. The video ends at the conclusion of the 2011 World Cup semi-final with the supporter asking his son, "Kab phodenge yaar?" (When will we burst the crackers, buddy?). New versions of the "Mauka Mauka" ad have been released ahead of subsequent World Cup India-Pakistan matches.
Also Check: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/top-indian-cricketers-who-represent-indias-culture" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Indian cricketers who represent India's culture</a>

<h3>1. Nike’s “Bleed Blue” Campaign (2011)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1737879668902_Virat-Kohli.jpeg" alt="Nike’s Bleed Blue campaign featuring Indian cricketer Kapil Dev and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in support of the 2011 World Cup." loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Virat Kohli. (Photo Source - Twitter/X)</figcaption>
</figure>
Nike has a well-documented history of associations with popular sports teams over the years. It signed an association with Indian Cricket Team in 2005 and the deal got extended after the men's team won the ODI World Cup in 2011. Nike launched the "Bleed Blue" campaign in the run up to the 2011 World Cup. The campaign was created by JWT. It connected the digital-savvy generation's passion related to cricket with the global event's importance.
Facebook was flooded with '#BleedBlue' after the campaign began and the trend continues even to this day. Nike used former India captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/kapil-dev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kapil Dev</a> and popular Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone for their campaign before and during the 2015 World Cup along with common people to promote the Bleed Blue campaign. Nike's association with India ended a few years back but fans still use #BleedBlue to show their support for the Men in Blue.

Over the years, cricket has been one of the many sports which has transcended borders, uniting people from different cultures, backgrounds, and languages. While the competition is intense of the field

CricTracker lists three of the top patriotic ads and moments in cricketing history.

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