ICC Men's World Cup 2023 kicked off on October 5 at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. In the inaugural match, defending champions England faced a formidable opponent New Zealand.
While the current edition of the World Cup is in full swing, let us have a look at previous title holders:
- 1975 and 1979: The West Indies, led by the likes of Vivian Richards and Clive Lloyd, dominated the early years of the World Cup.
- 1983: India's historic triumph, under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, remains etched in the memories of every cricket fan.
- 1987: Australia emerged victorious, setting the stage for their future dominance.
- 1992: Pakistan, under Imran Khan's leadership, lifted the trophy.
- 1996: Sri Lanka, with Arjuna Ranatunga at the helm, showcased their cricketing prowess.
- 1999, 2003, and 2007: Australia's era of dominance, with legends like Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, saw them clinch the title thrice consecutively.
- 2011: India, led by the iconic MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, reclaimed the championship on home soil.
- 2015: Australia, under the leadership of Michael Clarke, showcased their supremacy once again.
- 2019: England's thrilling victory in a nail-biting final against New Zealand left fans on the edge of their seats.
In the history of ICC Men's World Cup, Australia holds the most number of World Cup titles, followed by India and West Indies.
This is the 13th edition of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, and the winner of this edition will be decided on November 19, 2023.
