Men’s One-day Cricket World Cup 1975-2023. Indra Vikram Singh's three volume set of collector’s edition books showcases all the 13 tournaments from 1975 to 2023

This set of books commemorates the golden jubilee of the World Cup. It narrates a definitive history of the tournament, from its inception in 1975 till the previous edition in 2023. It has been written for the connoisseur as well as the novice, for the collector and the aficionado, for the journalist and the statistician, for the diehard and one with a passing interest in the game. It has something for everyone, and everything about World Cup cricket. It is easy to refer to and provides authentic information about every player, every match and every team, and carries photographs from some of the best professionals in the world. It provides highlights as well as sidelights, and brings to the fore the stars, the nail-biting finishes, the drama and controversy, even the momentary flashes of brilliance.

Featured are classic matches, 86 of the most exciting contests; and memorable performances, 102 brilliant individual feats by different players in various matches. The Hall of Fame sections showcase the exploits of 170 top players in the World Cup. These are all with breath-taking photographs, more than 400 of them, from the best professionals around the globe.

Those interested in numbers will find detailed statistics and records of all the 20 teams, and batting, bowling, allround, wicketkeeping, fielding and miscellaneous records. There are complete scorecards of all the 493 matches played, each tournament in a different colour combination. The batting and bowling averages, and fielding numbers, of all the 1222 players who appeared in the World Cup are incorporated, again each team ina different colour.

 The trophies, logos, mascots, sponsorship, prize money and commercial aspect have been encapsulated. The Tailenders provide interesting snip pets, the sidelights, lighter moments and trivia. And what is bound to delight the fan is a handwritten letter of Sir Donald Bradman received by the author in 1999. It is a collector’s item for the ages, something to be cherished for years, decades and generations.

 

ISBN of the three-volume set 978-81-967423-0-0

MRP of the three-volume set Indian Rupees 12,000

Available at an attractive price on Amazon https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0H639BXP2

Slip case 9.25 inches (length) x 11.75 inches (height) x 3 inches (width) - (1 set of 3 volumes)

Slip case weight 4.65 kilograms (1 set of 3 volumes)

Carton size (4 sets of 3 volumes) 12.75 inches x 13.25 inches x 10 inches (height)

Carton weight (4 sets of 3 volumes) 19 kilograms

Published in India by Sporting Links, 2025

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Golden jubilee of the Men’s One-day Cricket World Cup. Three-volume collector’s edition set of books

 

The Men’s One-day Cricket World Cup began on this day 50 years ago, 7th June 1975, with four matches played at the English grounds of Lord’s, Edgbaston, Headingley and Old Trafford. Coming soon is a three-volume collector’s edition set of books to commemorate the golden jubilee.

All the four winning teams on that day put up half-century opening partnerships, and all four of these sides - England, New Zealand, Australia and the West Indies - eventually advanced to the semi-finals. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, lost 8 wickets before they reached fifty.

It was a day of contrasting fortunes for the captains. New Zealand skipper Glenn Turner hit up an unbeaten 171, which was to remain the highest score in the World Cup until Indian captain Kapil Dev eclipsed it in 1983. But Sri Lankan skipper Anura Tennekoon had the mortification of registering the first duck of the World Cup. East Africa captain Harilal Shah was also dismissed for a duck on that opening day.

Another hundred was hit up on this historic occasion by England opener Dennis Amiss who scored 137.

To complete a splendid picture there was a five-wicket haul too, by legendary Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee who bagged five for 34 off his 12 overs. West Indies left-arm seamer Bernard Julien, though, earned the distinction of bagging the first four-wicket haul as he took four for 20.