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Today in History: Cricket World Cup kicks off in England

6/7/2025

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On June 7, 1975, the inaugural ICC Men's Cricket World Cup commenced in England. This quadrennial tournament, featuring One Day International (ODI) matches, marked the beginning of a prestigious event in cricket, where teams compete in a fixed format of fifty overs. The World Cup has since become a cornerstone of international cricket.

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On June 7, 1975, the inaugural ICC Men's Cricket World Cup commenced in England. This quadrennial tournament, featuring One Day International (ODI) matches, marked the beginning of a prestigious event in cricket, where teams compete in a fixed format of fifty overs. The World Cup has since become a cornerstone of international cricket.