India, March 9 -- Ravi Shastri is the master of calling iconic cricket moments. Heck, he was on commentary when Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes, and when India won the last three World Cups. "Dhoni finishes off in style," and "India win the World Cup after 28 years" will always reverberate in the ears of the most ardent Indian cricket fans. Hence, on Sunday night, when India were just one wicket away from victory, and Shastri was on air, it was believed that he would once again deliver an immortal line that would live in the hearts of fans for years to come.

However, when Abhishek Sharma picked up New Zealand's last wicket - Jacob Duffy out caught in the deep by Tilak Varma - to seal India's victory, Shastri flattered to deceive. It was almos...