India's master batsman Sachin Tendulkar has described winning the World Cup in front of his home crowd in Mumbai as the proudest moment of his life.

Sachin Tendulkar finally winning the World Cup in his sixth attempt - that too on his home ground - was the culmination every Indian wanted to the six week tournament.

The Mumbai maestro was at the centre of all the celebration with his teammates waxing eloquent about his contribution and inspiration in the effort. His picture with the World Cup has been splashed over newspapers and television networks.

Even in the various felicitation functions afterwards, Tendulkar is the prominent figure next to all the dignitaries and officials.

Lost in all this hero-worshipping was the man who actually guided the team throughout the victorious campaign and played a stellar role when needed the most in the final - skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself.