(1975 & 1979 - West Indies)
Memories take us 36 years back
On the international arena the World Cup had its very first crack
The WIndies were flawless and seemed to be on the right track
For the first two editions no team had an answer to their pace attack!
(1983 - India)
The third edition saw the men from Caribbean getting very close
But had to face an opposition who was right up on its toes
Defending a meagre 183, Amarnath struck some crucial blows
Bringing them down to earth, on the perfect occasion, the Kapil's devils rose.
The home of cricket witnessed a pretty exciting match
But the moments of the tournament were Kapil's 175 and 20 yard running catch!
(1987 - Australia)
The fourth edition saw the games having 50 overs per side
The calculations changed and new techniques had to be applied
Leading from the front 'Border' was Australia's perfect guide
Boon and McDermott took forward the encroaching Aussie tide!
This edition was historic, for Asia a new foundation was laid
Chetan Sharma's hat-trick meant that Asian talent was suitably displayed!
(1992 - Pakistan)
Fifth edition saw grounds brightly lit and colourful clothing all around
Opening spin bowler and pinch hitter were the two terms first time found
Men in green were on a rampage, with their bowling knowledge extremely profound
The Sultans of Swing (Imran-Wasim) finally made sure, new champions, Pakistanis were crowned!
(1996 - Sri Lanka)
Hosting the Sixth event, for Asia the moment was special and big
But it was the Lankans who had the last laugh via little Kalu and Jayasuriya's Blitzkrieg!
Lankans were on the go and were the best team by far
But Moment of the tournament was Amir Sohail's bowled and Jadeja's assault on Waqar!
(1999 - Australia)
1987 champions once again had the trophy in their bag
The end of semi-finals saw one team walk out with famous 'chokers' tag!
Batsmen were bamboozled with Warne's super vicious turn
But the moment of the tournament was "a perfect tribute to the father from his beloved little son"! (Sachin 140* vs Kenya!)
(2003 - Australia)
Fighting like champions the Indians brought home some pride
Just about missed out during their crucial final ride
Ponting's men made sure they played their aggressive little tricks
Ganguly's Army rose to the occasion and put everyone in a fix!
But the moment of the tournament was "man of the series, Sachin's third-man six!"
(2007 - Australia)
The ninth edition was truly dominated by the Aussie team
Ponting's men showed their class, Gilly's dominance was extreme
McGrath's accuracy made sure the opposition ran out of its steam
29 World Cup matches unbeaten, a record they set was exceptionally supreme!
(2011 - INDIA)- no wrds to say......
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