What is ICC Cricket World Cup?

The ICC Cricket World Cup, formally called the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, is the premier global tournament for One Day International (ODI) cricket. The International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s governing body, orchestrates the event on a quadrennial basis. Preceding the finals tournament, preliminary qualification rounds are held to determine the participating teams. The game is one of the most widely watched sporting events globally, garnering immense viewership. It is widely acknowledged as the preeminent event on the international cricket calendar, earning the esteemed title of the “flagship event” by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The inaugural edition of the World Cup took place in England in June 1975, marking a significant milestone in the history of cricket. It is worth noting that the first One Day International (ODI) cricket match had been played merely four years before this momentous event. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that a distinct Women’s Cricket World Cup had taken place a couple of years before the inaugural men’s tournament.

Furthermore, the history of international cricket competitions dates back even further, with a notable example being the 1912 triangular tournament featuring Australia, England, and South Africa, which comprised a series of Test matches. The inaugural three editions of the World Cup were hosted in the esteemed nation of England. Since the tournament’s inception in 1987, hosting has been distributed among various countries through an informal rotation system. This arrangement has allowed fourteen esteemed International Cricket Council (ICC) members to host at least one match in the prestigious tournament.