On this day in 1979, West Indies clinched their second Cricket World Cup title

Jun 23, 2022

They defeated England in the finals by 92 runs at Lord's

The lowest you can go: Carlos Braithwaite after West Indies fail to qualify for World Cup 2023

Jul 02, 2023

The champions of 1975 and 1979 editions of the ICC World Cup will miss the global event for the first time.

ICC CWC 2023: Marco Jansen two wickets away from breaking South Africa's World Cup record

Nov 02, 2023

The most wickets by a South African in a single World Cup edition are by Lance Klusner (17 in 1999 Cricket World Cup) and...

Former Sri Lankan bowler Tony Opatha dies aged 73

Sep 12, 2020

London [UK], September 12 : Former Sri Lanka seamer Tony Opatha, who represented his side in the 1975 and 1979 World Cup, died from...

Sri Lanka's direct World Cup qualification chances hinge on crucial Hamilton encounter

Mar 30, 2023

The top eight sides in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League standings qualify directly for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023....

India vs Sri Lanka encounter sets new benchmark with 22,843 fans at Barsapara Stadium

Oct 01, 2025

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka set a new milestone in women's cricket, as Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket...