As India prepares to host the 2026 T20 World Cup, memories of the 1996 ODI World Cup resurface a tournament marked by controversy, solidarity and unforgettable moments. Australia and West Indies forfeited matches in Sri Lanka over security concerns, while Asian nations stood united in support of the hosts

Remembering the recently-deceased former BCCI president, who once said, “The media makes cricket so great. You have to reach them. They shouldn’t reach you”