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5 Things to Know about the 2015 Cricket World Cup

Melbourne, Australia,July 30:  The Cricket World Cup, held every four years to decide the sport's one-day international championship, will be held in Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2015. Here are five things

A BIT OF HISTORY



The first World Cup was held in England in 1975 when West Indies beat Australia in the final at Lord's. West Indies won again in 1979, beating England in the final, again at Lord's, but the Caribbean side hasn't won since. Australia leads with four titles, including three of the past four. India is the defending champion, having beaten Sri Lanka in the 2011 final.