India's cricket triumph in the Twenty20 World Championship caps one of the most successful 30 days in sport for the country, coming after the Nehru Cup win in football and Asia Cup victory in hockey.

The cricket team eked out a five-run win over neighbours and arch-rivals Pakistan for the title, the hockey squad crushed South Korea 7-1 at Chennai and the football team put it across 1-0 over Syria in New Delhi.

The Indian cricket team's successful sojourn in South Africa is the most noteworthy of the lot because it was achieved by a raw squad with a new leader in charge.

And the victory of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team sparked instant celebrations among Indians as TVs beamed live pictures from the 'bullring', as the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is referred to.

In Dhoni's hometown Ranchi, enthusiasm seemed to have got the better of revellers, almost leading to communal clashes as some youths burst crackers late into the night disturbing others' sleep.

In another incident in the Jharkhand capital, celebrations nearly turned into a tragedy at the Birsa Munda Chowk when motorcyclists lost balance and went tumbling on the road. Seven of them needed medical attention.

Bihar's capital witnessed a traffic jam at its busiest road junction - Dak Bungalow Chowk - following an impromptu jam session - despite inclement weather.

Parts of Jammu and Kashmir were tense after the Twenty20 final as celebrations during the holy month of Ramadan is taboo.

Nonetheless some adventurous souls ventured out on the streets to give vent to their elation but beat a hasty retreat in face of stiff opposition from radical elements and security forces.