south africa
England
kenya participated in the 1996 world cup edition
9 countries participated in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
8 countries participated in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
8 countries participated in the 1987 Cricket World Cup.
14 countries participated in the 2011 Cricket World Cup
1999
15 matches were played in the 1975 Cricket World Cup.
Australia
12
National Teams of 14 countries took part in the last ODI ICC Cricket World Cup 2011-- India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Pakistan, England, West Indies, New Zealand, South Africa, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Kenya, Canada and Netherland.
Eric Simons was the coach of the South African Cricket team in the 2003 Cricket World Cup.