• Former West Indian captain Sir Gary Sobers (left) gives a few tips Arjuna Ranatunga of Sri Lanka 23 May on the eve of the first final to be played against Pakistan at the Mohali cricket stadium in Chandigarh. (B/W ONLY)
    Former West Indian captain Sir Gary Sobers (left) gives a few tips Arjuna Ranatunga of Sri Lanka 23 May on the eve of the first final to be played against Pakistan at the Mohali cricket stadium in Chandigarh. (B/W ONLY)
  • Gordon Greenidge, of the West Indies, scored 7,558 runs and was part of one of cricket's greatest opening pairs, along with Desmond Haynes. Action Images
    Gordon Greenidge, of the West Indies, scored 7,558 runs and was part of one of cricket's greatest opening pairs, along with Desmond Haynes. Action Images
  • Australia's Don Bradman, considered the greatest cricketer ever, scored 6,996 runs at an average of 99.94. Getty Images
    Australia's Don Bradman, considered the greatest cricketer ever, scored 6,996 runs at an average of 99.94. Getty Images
  • Ian Botham was the finest all-rounder to have played for England and even won Tests on his own, such as the one in Headingley against Australia in 1981.
    Ian Botham was the finest all-rounder to have played for England and even won Tests on his own, such as the one in Headingley against Australia in 1981.
  • Courtney Walsh, the former West Indies paceman and captain, was the first man to reach the 500-wicket landmark. Along with being a dreaded fast bowler, he also won the respect of his peers for being a gentleman on and off the pitch. Reuters
    Courtney Walsh, the former West Indies paceman and captain, was the first man to reach the 500-wicket landmark. Along with being a dreaded fast bowler, he also won the respect of his peers for being a gentleman on and off the pitch. Reuters
  • Australia's Glenn McGrath may not have been able to bowl with much pace or generate much swing, but he made up with good line and length. And yet no fast bowler has taken more wickets than he has. Tim Wimborne / Reuters
    Australia's Glenn McGrath may not have been able to bowl with much pace or generate much swing, but he made up with good line and length. And yet no fast bowler has taken more wickets than he has. Tim Wimborne / Reuters
  • Allan Border, top right, was one of the world's great left-handed batsmen and captains. He led what was then considered average Australia teams to the 1987 World Cup win as well as the Ashes in 1989. He also became the first batsman to reach the 11,000-ru???
    Allan Border, top right, was one of the world's great left-handed batsmen and captains. He led what was then considered average Australia teams to the 1987 World Cup win as well as the Ashes in 1989. He also became the first batsman to reach the 11,000-ru???
  • Perhaps the greatest cricketer of his generation, Australia's Shane Warne revived the art of leg-spin and took over 700 wickets. He could spin the ball on any wicket. He also had plenty of guile and terrorised batsmen even as he ran up to bowl. Mike Finn-???
    Perhaps the greatest cricketer of his generation, Australia's Shane Warne revived the art of leg-spin and took over 700 wickets. He could spin the ball on any wicket. He also had plenty of guile and terrorised batsmen even as he ran up to bowl. Mike Finn-???
  • Wasim Akram is probably the greatest left-arm fast bowlers, in cricket history. He formed a lethal new-ball bowling pair with Waqar Younis to terrorise many a batting line-up. He was also man of the match in the 1992 World Cup final. Phil Noble / Press As???
    Wasim Akram is probably the greatest left-arm fast bowlers, in cricket history. He formed a lethal new-ball bowling pair with Waqar Younis to terrorise many a batting line-up. He was also man of the match in the 1992 World Cup final. Phil Noble / Press As???
  • Sunil Gavaskar, the former India opener, was the first batsman to reach the 10,000-run landmark. Adrian Murrell / Allsport
    Sunil Gavaskar, the former India opener, was the first batsman to reach the 10,000-run landmark. Adrian Murrell / Allsport
  • One of the most exciting batsmen to watch, Brian Lara entertained millions with his style, grace and aggression. The West Indian will always be remembered fro amassing massive scores such as 375 and 400 not out - both against England - apart from 501 not ???
    One of the most exciting batsmen to watch, Brian Lara entertained millions with his style, grace and aggression. The West Indian will always be remembered fro amassing massive scores such as 375 and 400 not out - both against England - apart from 501 not ???
  • Graham Gooch was one of the finest opening batsmen and captains England have seen, playing on until the age of 41. Tony Marshall / Action Images
    Graham Gooch was one of the finest opening batsmen and captains England have seen, playing on until the age of 41. Tony Marshall / Action Images
  • Australia's Richie Benaud scored 2,201 runs and took 248 wickets. Was one of cricket's great captains, too. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP Photo
    Australia's Richie Benaud scored 2,201 runs and took 248 wickets. Was one of cricket's great captains, too. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP Photo
  • Imran Khan is one of the greatest cricket captains of all time. He led Pakistan to a World Cup win in 1992, while also batting and pace bowling exceedingly well. Joe Mann / Allsport
    Imran Khan is one of the greatest cricket captains of all time. He led Pakistan to a World Cup win in 1992, while also batting and pace bowling exceedingly well. Joe Mann / Allsport
  • Yet another great all-rounder from the 1970s and 80s, Kapil Dev led India to a World Cup win in 1983. He retired in 1994 having topped the wicket-taking charts with 434 returns. Trevor Jones / Getty Images
    Yet another great all-rounder from the 1970s and 80s, Kapil Dev led India to a World Cup win in 1983. He retired in 1994 having topped the wicket-taking charts with 434 returns. Trevor Jones / Getty Images
  • Cricket - Pakistan Nets - The AMP Oval - 19/6/03 Pakistan coach Javed Miandad Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Sibley Livepic
    Cricket - Pakistan Nets - The AMP Oval - 19/6/03 Pakistan coach Javed Miandad Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Sibley Livepic
  • Geoffrey Boycott, the former England opening batsman, scored 8,114 runs. Suzanne Plunkett / Bloomberg News
    Geoffrey Boycott, the former England opening batsman, scored 8,114 runs. Suzanne Plunkett / Bloomberg News
  • Steve Waugh led Australia to a World Cup win in 1999 and scored over 10,000 runs. By the time he retired, Waugh was considered among the all-time great Australia batsmen. David Gray / Reuters
    Steve Waugh led Australia to a World Cup win in 1999 and scored over 10,000 runs. By the time he retired, Waugh was considered among the all-time great Australia batsmen. David Gray / Reuters
  • Andy Roberts, left, Michael Holding, second from left, and Joel Garner, right, were part of the great West Indian pace quartet and have been added to the Hall of Fame, Colin Croft, second from right, was the fourth bowler in the line-up. Adrian Murrell /???
    Andy Roberts, left, Michael Holding, second from left, and Joel Garner, right, were part of the great West Indian pace quartet and have been added to the Hall of Fame, Colin Croft, second from right, was the fourth bowler in the line-up. Adrian Murrell /???
  • Malcolm Marshall, one of the finest fast bowlers in cricket history, took 376 wickets got the West Indies. He replaced Croft in the pace quartet in the late 1970s. AP Photo
    Malcolm Marshall, one of the finest fast bowlers in cricket history, took 376 wickets got the West Indies. He replaced Croft in the pace quartet in the late 1970s. AP Photo

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