Sunday, March 03, 2019

Sunil Gavaskar bizarrely batted out 60 overs for an unbeaten 36, claiming he needed the batting practice.


Dennis Amiss, scorer of the first two ODI centuries, made another on the opening day of the tournament, hitting 137 as England racked up 334 against India.


Roy Fredericks trod on his stumps and was out for 7.


Rohan Kanhai played the sheet-anchor role to steady the innings, going 11 overs without scoring. ©PA Photos


Lillee and Thomson briefly made things exciting with a 41-run stand for the final wicket before yet another run-out sent the West Indies fans into delirium.


Clive Lloyd thoroughly dominated a stand of 149 for the fourth wicket with Kanhai.


Alvin Kallicharran blasting 35 off his last ten balls from Dennis Lillee in 1975 World Cup match


Alan Turner's 101 powered them to 328 against lightweights Sri Lanka.


All Teams of 1975 World Cup