50 years later: how the World Cup launched cricket into mainstream consciousness

Five decades after the inaugural final, the tournament remains uniquely relevant. It has added layers to the game, changed its power structure and birthed superstars. Even in this age of the IPL and other T20 indulgences, the title Clive Lloyd’s men first claimed is richly coveted

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