The Imran Khan-motivated Pakistan team rose from the ashes likes a phoenix to script history at Melbourne. The first World Cup to be played with white balls, coloured clothing and under floodlights, still arouses strong emotions for the unfortunate rain-rule that saw South Africa’s exit in the semi-final. Inzamam-ul Haq’s blitzkrieg in the semi-finals, the pinch-hitting of Mark Greatbatch, Dipak Patel opening the bowling and field restrictions in the first 15 overs would also be etched in memory. The tournament also saw the debuts of modern greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Inzamam Ul-Haq.
Published: Feb 24, 2011, 05:24 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 24, 2011, 05:24 PM (IST)
Pakistan captain Imran Khan with the Benson & Hedges World Cup trophy
