The tournament will be remembered for the end to Australia s famous run of 34 unbeaten matches.
Spread across 47 days, the cricket was often mediocre and the reaction form the locals muted.
There was a lingering feeling that this was a World Cup that should have delivered a lot more.
The best Test team in the world was crowned ODI champion, the first time since in 16 years.
1996 was the year the pinch-hitters really seized their opportunity and the third umpire made an appearance.
Many feel this was the best World Cup for the reason that it gave each team an equal chance.
In purely sporting parameters, the Reliance World Cup of 1987 was more pivotal than 1983.
India arrived in England in 1983 without expectations. What unfolded was a magical and memorable journey that culminated in a historic day at Lord s.
West Indies defeated England by 92 runs in the final of the 1979 World Cup at Lord's on June 23.
Prudent Insurance Company, the tournament sponsors, pumped in 100,000, including 9,000 in prize money.
When MS Dhoni launched Kulasekara over long-on, India triumphed in the World Cup after 28 years.
After India captain MS Dhoni flipped the coin, it looked as if he thought he had won the toss.
Tendulkar's innings proved the impetus for India to seal their place in the World Cup final.
From the comfort of 108/2, South Africa contrived to lose eight wickets for 64 runs in 19.3 overs.
For the first time since 1992, Australia thus failed to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.
आईसीसी वनडे विश्व कप का आयोजन 30 मई से इंग्लैंड एंड वेल्स में होगा, जहां 10 टीमें अपनी किस्मत आजमाती हुई नजर आएंगी।
टीम इंडिया 22 मई को इंग्लैंड के लिए निकलेगी। पहला प्रैक्टिस मैच 25 मई को न्यूजीलैंड से खेला जाएगा।
आईसीसी क्रिकेट विश्व कप का आयोजन 30 मई से 14 जुलाई तक इंग्लैंड एंड वेल्स में होगा।
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