The World Cup was staged outside England for the first time and proved another success despite initial problems with the Indian government threatening to refuse visas to players who had toured South Africa.

The games were reduced to 50 overs because of shorter daylight hours and neutral umpires were introduced.

Australia triumphed by seven runs in a tense final. England had looked well place at 135-2 chasing 256 but Mike Gatting's dismissal attempting a reverse sweep saw England's hopes evaporate.