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Sunil Lavate
Mon, March 28 2016
Flashback to 2003 World Cup: India threatens, but Australia seal it in style
The tournament was dramatic to say the least. There were walk-outs, washouts and then black armband protests by Henry Olonga and Andy Flower protesting against Robert Mugabe regime.
Mon, March 28 2016
Flashback to 1999 World Cup: Steve Waugh’s Australia mark an era of dominance
The tournament now returned to England after 16 years. The tournament yet again saw two groups of six teams each.
Mon, March 28 2016
Flashback to 1996 World Cup: Arjuna Ranatunga’s men thump their way to glory
The tournament once again returned to the sub-continent. But unlike in 1987, where only India and Pakistan co-hosted, we saw Sri Lanka joining in as a joint host.
Sat, March 25 2017
Flashback to 1992 World Cup: Imran Khan’s men swing their way to glory
This was South Africa’s first World Cup, following the end of apartheid. And the Proteas put up an inspiring show.
Mon, March 28 2016
Flashback to 1987 World Cup: The beginning of Australia’s dominance
This edition saw some exciting cricket being played on subcontinent tracks that favoured batting. In comparison to the previous versions, the run rate was consistently high.
Mon, March 28 2016
1983 World Cup flashback: India dethrone West Indies to end an eight-year reign
The tournament was dramatic right since the start and saw a couple of upsets early on. Zimbabwe shocked Australia and India went on to beat West Indies.
Mon, March 28 2016
1979 World Cup flashback: West Indies reassert supremacy
It was another exciting tournament and featured several closely contested matches. For India, the tournament was another disaster.
Mon, March 28 2016
Flashback to 1975 World Cup: Clive Lloyd’s crowning glory
In the tournament opener against England at Lord’s, Sunil Gavaskar batted through the 60 overs for an unbeaten 36 off 174 balls.