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[FAO] wOrld cup fOrmats & cHanGEs from 1975 to 2o11




2011 World Cup will have new exciting features like UDRS and 'Super over' in its folds. This is the latest in a series of changes to formats over the years. Did you know the first 3 World Cup events were played with 60-over innings? Did you know that World Cup was played with red balls till 1987? Did you know 30-yard circle was first introduced in the 1983 World Cup? There are so many changes that have taken place over the years as cricket's premier event kept marching ahead. Find out in the next few pages everything about each World Cup in snippets


1975 World Cup
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No. of teams: 8

Winner: West Indies

Tournament duration: 15 days

Format: Two groups and top two in semi finals

Clothing: White clothing and red balls

Overs per inning: 60

Field restrictions: No

Biggest change in format: NA

Highest score: 334/4 by England against India in Group A

Lowest team score: 86 by Sri Lanka against West Indies in Group B

Unforgettable moment: Dennis Amiss making the first ever World Cup century when he scored 137 off just 147 balls. Another unforgettable moment was Sunil Gavaskar scoring 36 off 174 balls while batting out the 60 overs
 
1979 World Cup
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Winner: West Indies

No. of teams: 8

Tournament duration: 15 days

Format: Two groups and top two in semi finals

Clothing: White clothing and red balls

Overs per inning: 60

Field restrictions: No

Biggest change in format: No change

Highest score: 286/9 by West Indies against England in the final

Lowest team score: 45 by Canada against England in Group A

Unforgettable moment: A great knock of 138 by Vivian Richards in the final at Lord's
 
1983 World Cup
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Winner: India

No. of teams: 8

Tournament duration: 17 days

Format: Two groups and top two in semi finals

Clothing: White clothing and red balls

Overs per inning: 60

Field restrictions: 30-yard circle introduced in cricket for the first time. Minimum of 4 fielders inside it throughout the innings

Biggest change in format: Introduction of 30-yard circle

Highest score: 338/5 by Pakistan against Sri Lanka in Group A

Lowest team score: 136 by Sri Lanka against England in Group A

Unforgettable moment: India beating the tournament favourite West Indies in a dramatic final at Lord's
 
1987 World Cup
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Winner: Australia

No. of teams: 8

Tournament duration: 31 days

Format: Two groups and top two in semi finals

Clothing: White clothing and red balls

Overs per inning: 50

Field restrictions: Yes. 30-yard circle

Biggest change in format: Reduction in number of overs from 60 to 50 plus introduction of neutral umpire concept

Highest score: 360/4 by West Indies against Sri Lanka in Group B

Lowest team score: 135 by Zimbabwe against India in Group A

Unforgettable moment: First hat-trick in World Cup history. The honours went to Chetan Sharma of India who removed Kiwi batsmen Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith and Chatfield in successive balls
 
1992 World Cup
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Winner: Pakistan

No. of teams: 9

Tournament duration: 32 days

Format: Round robin. All teams played each other once and top four went through to the semi finals

Clothing: Coloured clothing and white balls

Overs per inning: 50

Field restrictions: Only 2 fielders allowed outside 30-yard circle in the first 15 overs

Biggest change in format: Day-night matches. Coloured clothing and white balls

Highest score: 313/7 by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe

Lowest team score: 74 by Pakistan against England

Unforgettable moment: South Africa rejoining mainstream cricket after the end of apartheid
 
1996 World Cup
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Winner: Sri Lanka

No. of teams: 12

Tournament duration: 33 days

Format: Two groups and top four in each group through to quarterfinals

Clothing: Coloured clothing

Overs per inning: 50

Field restrictions: 30-yard circle in the first 15 overs. Only 2 fielders allowed outside of it

Biggest change in format: Quarterfinal stage introduced for the first time

Highest score: 398/5 by Sri Lanka against Kenya in Group A

Lowest team score: 93 by West Indies against Kenya in Group A

Unforgettable moment: Sri Lanka scoring over 100 runs in the first 15 overs in 3 matches enroute to winning their first World Cup plus Aravinda de Silva's back-to-back Man-of-the-match awards in the semi final and final. Add to this Kenya shocking West Indies at Poona after bundling out the Caribbean giants for the tournament's lowest total
 
1999 World Cup
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Winner: Australia

No. of teams: 12

Tournament duration: 38 days

Format: 2 groups and top 3 from each group progressed to Super Six. The top 4 from Super Six made it to semi finals

Clothing: Coloured clothing

Overs per inning: 50

Field restrictions: 30-yard circle

Biggest single change in format: Introduction of Super Six

Highest score: 373/6 by India against Sri Lanka in Group A

Lowest team score: 68 by Scotland against West Indies in Group B

Unforgettable moment: Tied semi final match between Australia and South Africa, which allowed the Aussies to go through on better net run rate

2003 World Cup
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Winner: Australia

No. of teams: 14

Tournament duration: 43 days

Format: 2 groups and top 3 from each group progressed to Super Six. The top 4 from Super Six made it to semi finals

Clothing: coloured clothing

Overs per inning: 50

Field restrictions: 30-yard circle for the first 15 overs

Biggest single change in format: Nothing notable

Highest score: 359/2 by Australia against India in the final

Lowest team score: 36 by Canada against Sri Lanka in Pool B

Unforgettable moment: First time cricket world cup event went to the African continent. Ricky Ponting's phenomenal 146 off just 121 balls in the final

2007 World Cup
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Winner: Australia

No. of teams: 16

Tournament duration: 47 days

Format: 4 groups of 4 teams each. Top two from each group progress to super 8. The top 4 in Super eight progressed to semi finals

Clothing: coloured clothing

Overs per inning: 50

Field restrictions: Powerplay introduced for the first time in World Cup cricket

Biggest change in format: Introduction of Super 8 and powerplay

Highest score: 377/6 by Australia against South Africa in Group A

Lowest team score: 77 by Ireland against Sri Lanka in Super Eight stage

Unforgettable moment: Bangladesh knocking India out in first round and Ireland knocking Pakistan out in the first round. Plus Gilchrist's unbelievable 149 off just 104 balls simply stands out as the greatest World Cup final inning by an individual

2011 World Cup
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No. of teams: 14

Tournament duration: 41 days

Format: 2 Groups with 7 teams in each group. The top 4 in each group go through to the quarterfinals

Clothing: Coloured

Overs per inning: 50

Field restrictions: Powerplay

Biggest change in format: Super Eight removed. UDRS and Super Over introduced

[FAO] Salute to INDIAN Women....!!!!!!!



An excellent read!



THIS IS WELL WORTH READING GUYS

White women's opinion of Indian women & an Indian brother's response.
Please take a moment and read this. Pretty Deep! Thumbs up to this
Indian man.
Enjoy.

It seems that an article was written to Sister 2 Sister magazine by A
Caucasian woman who requested a response from Indian men. I'm so glad
She got what she asked for (and more)!!! She wrote:

Dear Jamie

I'm sorry but I would like to challenge some of your Indian male
readers.
I am a White female who is engaged to a Indian male-good-looking,
educated and loving. I just don't understand a lot of Indian female's
attitudes about our relationship. My man decided he wanted me because
the pickings amongst Indian women were slim to none. As he said they
were either too fat, too loud, too mean, too argumentative, too needy,
too materialistic or carrying too much excess baggage.

Before I became engaged, whenever I went out I was constantly Approached
by Indian men, willing to wine and dine me and give me the world. If
Indian women are so up in arms about us being with their men, why don't
they look at themselves and make some changes. I am tired of the dirty
looks I get and snide remarks when we're out in public. I would like to
hear from some Indian men about why we are so appealing and coveted by
them.

Bryant Gumbel left his wife of 26 years for one of us. Charles Barkley,
Scottie Pippen, the model Tyson Beckford, Montell Williams, Quincy
Jones, James Earl Jones, Harry Belafonte, Sydney Poitier, Kofi Anan,
Cuba Gooding Jr., Don Cornelius , Berry Gordy, Billy Blanks, Wesley
Snipes...
I could go on and on. But, right now, I'm a little angry and that is Why
I wrote this so hurriedly. Don't be mad with us, White women, Because so
many of your men want us. Get your acts together and learn from us And
we may lead you to treat your men better. If I'm wrong, Indian men, Let
me know.


Thanx-Disgusted White Girl, Somewhere in VA!!!!

RESPONSE

Dear Jamie:

I would like to respond to the letter written by A Disgusted White Girl.
Let me start by saying that I am a 28-year old Indian man. I Graduated
from one of the most prestigious universities in Atlanta , Georgia With a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management. I have a good job at A
major corporation and have recently purchased a house. So, I Consider
myself to be among the ranks of successful Indian men.

I will not use my precious time to slander white people. I just want to
set the record straight of why Indian men date white women. Back in the
day, one of the biggest reasons why Indian men dated white women was
because they were considered easy. The Indian girls in my neighborhood
were raised in strict homes. They were very strict about when they lost
their virginity and who they lost it to. Because of our mpatience to
wait, brothers would look for someone who would give it up easy without
too much hassle. So, they turned to the white girls. Nowadays, in my
opinion, a lot of brothers date white women because they are docile and
easy to control. A lot of  Indian men, because of insecurities, fears,
and overall weaknesses, have become intimidated by the strength of our
Indian women. We are afraid that our woman will be more successful than
us, make more money than us, drive nicer cars and own bigger houses.

Because of this fear, many Indian men look for a more docile woman.
Someone
We can control.
I have talked to numerous Indian men and they continuously comment on
how easy it is to control and walk over their white women. I just want
to set the record straight.
I want A Disgusted White Girl to know that not all successful Indian men
date white women.
Brothers like Ahmad Rashad, Denzel Washington, Michael Jordan, Morris
Chestnut, Will Smith, Blair Underwood, Kenneth "Babyface"
Edmonds ,
Samuel L. Jackson, and Chris Rock all married strong black/Indian women
And, to flip the script, there are numerous white men, in and out of the
spot light, who openly or secretly desire Indian women over white women.
Ted Danson, Robert DeNiro, and David Bowie to name a few. I just don't
Want a "Disgusted White girl" to be misinformed, Stop thinking that
Because you are white that you are some type of goddess. Remember, when
Indian Egyptian Queens like Hatsepshut and Nitorcris were ruling
Dynasties and armies of men in Egypt , you were over in the caves of
Europe eating raw meat and beating each other over the head with clubs.
Read your history!
It was the Indian woman that taught you how to cook and season your
food.
It was the Indian woman that taught you how to raise your children.
It was Indian women who were breast feeding and raising your babies
during slavery.
It is the Indian woman that had to endure watching their fathers,
husbands, and children beaten, killed, and thrown in jail.
INDIAN women were born with two strikes against them: being Indian and
being a woman. And, through all this, Still They Rise! It is because of
the Indian women's strength, elegance, power, love and beauty that I
could never date anyone except my Indian Queen. It is not just the outer
beauty that captivates and draws me to them.

It is not the fact that they come in all shapes, sizes, colors and
shades that I love them. Their inner beauty is what I find most
appealing about Indian women. Their strong spirit, loving and nurturing
souls, their integrity, their ability to overcome great obstacles, their
willingness to stand for what they believe in, and their determination
to succeed and reach their highest potential while enduring great pain
and suffering is why I have fallen in love with Indian women.

I honestly believe that your anger is geared more toward jealousy And
envy more so than snotty looks. If this were not so, then why do you
continuously go to tanning salons to darken your skin? If you are so
proud to be white, then why don't you just be happy with your pale skin?
Why do you continue to inject your lips, hips, and breasts with
unnatural and dangerous substances so you can look fuller and more
voluptuous?
I think that your anger is really a result of you wanting to have What
the Indian woman has...

BOTTOM LINE: If I were looking for a docile woman, someone I can Walk
over and control, I would give you a call. But, unfortunately, I am
looking for a Virtuous Woman. Someone that can be a good wife and mother
to my children. Someone who can be my best friend and understands my
struggles. I am looking for a soul mate. I am looking for a sister and;
unfortunately, you do not and CANNOT fit the bill.

No offense taken, none given.
Signed, Indian Royalty

Wow!! Please pass this on to all the INDIAN QUEENS ....and INDIAN KINGS
Be proud of your women... ..... Appreciate their greatness.......!!!!

 

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