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World Cup Countdown
Mon, February 25 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1979 – Associate nation Sri Lanka stun India
In our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall how India suffered a shocking defeat against Sri Lanka - then an Associate member - in 1979.
Sun, February 24 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1979 – Canada shot out for 45
With 95 days to go, in our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall how Canada were skittled for a meagre 45 in their clash against England.
Sat, February 23 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1979 – Mike Hendrick takes 4/15 as England beat Pakistan in a thriller
With 96 days to go, in our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall how Mike Hendrick bowled England to a thrilling win vs Pakistan at the 1979 WC.
Fri, February 22 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1975 – West Indies win inaugural WC after Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards heroics
With 97 days to go, in our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall Clive Lloyd's spectacular century in the 1975 final.
Thu, February 21 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1975 – Unheralded Gary Gilmour single-handedly takes Australia into final
With 98 days to go, in our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall Gary Gilmour's superb all-round show against England.
Tue, February 19 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1975 – Dennis Lillee receives a pasting from Alvin Kallicharran
With 99 days to go, in our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall Alvin Kallicharan's scintillating 83-ball 78 against Australia.
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.
Mon, February 18 2019
Countdown to 2019 World Cup, Part 2: Can New Zealand, South Africa finally achieve CWC glory?
New Zealand and South Africa have never tasted World Cup glory, and this edition can be a wonderful opportunity for both sides to create history.
Mon, February 18 2019
Countdown to 2019 World Cup, Part 1: India, England biggest threats to Australia’s title defence
As the final 100 days remain for the World Cup, India and England, on current form, will be the teams to beat.