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1975 - West Indies 1979 - West Indies 1983 - India 1987 - Australia 1992 - Pakistan 1996 - Sri Lanka 1999 - Australia 2003 - Australia 2007 - Australia
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The first Cricket World Cup, held in 1975, was contested in England between eight teams, East Africa, West Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, and hosts England. At that time, two of the teams did not hold Test status, those being East Africa and Sri Lanka, who did not play their first Test until 1982. The East Africa team consisted of players from the modern-day cricketing nations of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
The Ahmedabad Rockets were one of nine teams who played in the now-defunct Indian Cricket League.
ODI stands for One Day International. It's a form of cricket in which two teams from different nations play each other each receiving about 50 overs of batting and bowling each.
West Indies and England.
England vs West Indies
A blackwash is a slang term used in cricket for a whitewash victory for either the New Zealand or West Indies cricket teams.
The finalests were West Indies, who defeated Australia
Sundries (also called extras) are runs scored in cricket that have not come off the batsman's bat. Sundries are added to the teams score, but not the individual batsman. Examples of sundries are: Byes, leg byes, no balls, wides and penalty runs.
As of May 2011, of the 46 occasions in which the West Indies and Pakistan have faced off in Test cricket, the West Indies have won on fifteen occasions, the first happening on the second meeting between the teams.
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), now known as Cricket West Indies (CWI), is responsible for governing and promoting cricket in the West Indies. This includes organizing international matches and tournaments, overseeing the development of the sport at all levels, and managing national teams representing the Caribbean nations. Additionally, the board focuses on player development, coaching, and infrastructure to enhance cricket's popularity and competitiveness in the region.
Only 2. West Indies and Canada.
India, Sri Lanka, England, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, South Africa, West Indies, Canada, Kenya, Ireland, Netherlands were cricket teams in 2011.
The main function of the WICB (West Indies Cricket Board) is to govern and promote the sport of cricket in the West Indies. It oversees the organization of domestic and international cricket matches, manages the West Indies national teams, and works to develop cricket at the grassroots level. Additionally, the WICB is responsible for ensuring the sport's integrity, financial stability, and growth in the region.
8 teams participated in the opening world cup
West Indies