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East Africa
Mon, February 18 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1975 – Bishan Bedi’s 12-8-6-1 hands India their first ODI win
With 100 days to go, we begin our World Cup countdown looking back at the maestro Bishen Singh Bedi’s superlative spell of 12-8-6-1 against East Africa at Leeds on June 11, 1975.
Sun, May 01 2016
Don Pringle: World Cupper, father of Test cricketer, first ODI cricketer to die
In 1975, Don Pringle became the first ODI cricketer to die.
Tue, February 24 2015
World Cup 1975: Glenn Turner’s 171, the first huge innings
Glenn Turner remains one of the early trendsetters in the history of the tournament.
Wed, April 27 2016
World Cup 1975: India win their first ODI thanks to Bishan Bedi’s 12-8-6-1
It was also the first 10-wicket victory in the history of ODIs.
Sat, June 28 2014
Bishan Singh Bedi triggers African run-famine
Bedi redeemed India after their poor show against England.