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ICC Cricket World Cup 1979
Fri, February 13 2015
ICC World Cup 2015: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka in past World Cup matches
It’s the World Cup opening game and hosts New Zealand take on Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka have been a dangerous outfit, especially in the ICC events and have been the runners-up in the last two editions.
Wed, February 11 2015
Cricket World Cup 1979: Clive Lloyd lifts the trophy for second time in succession
The English side ended runners-up after losing the final by 92 runs, but that didn’t deter them in joining the West Indies’ celebrations.
Tue, February 10 2015
Geoffrey Boycott bowls in 1979 World Cup final
Boycott bowled six overs and went for 38 runs. However, it wasn’t that Brearley was trying Boycott as a part-time option.
Mon, February 09 2015
Cricket World Cup 1979: Viv Richards receives the man of the match award
West Indies got a bad start when they were 99 for four.
Fri, February 06 2015
Cricket World Cup 1979: Viv Richards signing a bat for Geoffrey Boycott
This photograph above shows the West Indies dressing room after their victory over England in the 1979 World Cup Final at Lord’s.
Tue, February 03 2015
All teams line up for photo shoot in World Cup 1979
The teams gathered and posed for photographs in Lord’s, London on June 8 and the following day in the tournament opener India played West Indies in Birmingham.