Synopsis Fast-paced and dramatic much like a great game of cricket James Alters A History of the Cricket World Cup captures the nine previous World Cups in all their moods and hues from Indias exhilarating win in 1983 to Pakistan coach Bob Woolmers controversy-ridden death during World Cup 2007. Carefully yet seamlessly imbricated in the text are photographs that supplement the moments and help relive the memories. Imbuing further emotion are personal accounts of those who participated in and felt the pulsating thrill of the World Cups gone by; from Dickie Bird the legendary umpire who officiated in three World Cup finals to Matthew Hayden who broke the World Cup record for maximum runs in a tournament in 2007.