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1979 World Cup
Wed, July 28 2021
Former England Seamer Mike Hendrick Passes Away Aged 72
Hendrick had finished as the leading wicket-taker of the 1979 World Cup.
Wed, May 29 2019
Cricket World Cup 2019: Bangladesh’s record at the World Cup from 1975 to 2015
Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2019, here’s a recap of how past Bangladesh teams have fared at the World Cup.
Wed, May 22 2019
Cricket World Cup 2019: Pakistan’s record at the World Cup from 1975 to 2015
Pakistan have twice reached the final of the World Cup; they have never beaten India.
Tue, May 21 2019
Cricket World Cup 2019: West Indies’ record at the World Cup from 1975 to 2015
Two-time champions West Indies are a pale shadow of their past. What will 2019 produce?
Fri, May 17 2019
Cricket World Cup 2019: India’s record at the World Cup from 1975 to 2015
India have made the finals three times, winning twice and losing in 2003. What will 2019 produce?
Mon, May 13 2019
World Cup Countdown: A history of the 1979 World Cup
West Indies defeated England by 92 runs in the final of the 1979 World Cup at Lord's on June 23.
Wed, February 27 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1979 – West Indies win second title in a row
With 92 days to go, in our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall how West successfully defended their title in 1979.
Tue, February 26 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1979 – England edge past New Zealand to reach final
England survived a scare from New Zealand to win the match by nine runs at Old Trafford and reach the final of the 1979 World Cup.
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.