The first World Cup included the six Test nations of the time, minus the excluded South Africa, plus Sri Lanka and East Africa.

Some teams struggle with the 60-over format. In one game against hosts England, India got it totally wrong - failing to realise you could not play for a draw!

The West Indies, featuring stars Gordon Greenidge, Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd, won a great final on a balmy evening at Lord's. They beat an Australian side, including Ian and Greg Chappell and Dennis Lillee, by 17 runs.