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World Cup 1975
Thu, July 20 2023
World Cup 1975: The Dawn Of One-Day International Cricket On A Global Format, A New Beginning
The first cricket World Cup was played in 1975. Read how it turned cricket into a billion dollar industry.
Mon, June 22 2015
Viv Richards relives 1975 World Cup win on 40th anniversary
West Indies defeated Australia by 17 runs at Lord's on June 21, 1975.
Fri, June 10 2016
World Cup 1975: Jeff Thomson wanted for assault and battery
The day when two Sri Lankan batsmen had to be carried off to the hospital.
Tue, February 24 2015
World Cup 1975: Glenn Turner’s 171, the first huge innings
Glenn Turner remains one of the early trendsetters in the history of the tournament.
Wed, April 27 2016
World Cup 1975: India win their first ODI thanks to Bishan Bedi’s 12-8-6-1
It was also the first 10-wicket victory in the history of ODIs.