ICC CWC-winning captains – Clive Lloyd, Kapil Dev, Allan Border, Imran Khan, Arjuna Ranatunga, Stephen Waugh and Ricky Ponting.
And they also include the views of some other pivotal figures from each tournament, including Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne, Ian Botham, Mike Gatting, Wasim Akram, Sanath Jayasuriya, Martin Crowe and Brett Lee.
Broadcast by ESPN STAR Sports and other official ICC broadcasters, they are the perfect lead-in for cricket fans ahead of next year’s ICC CWC in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka that begins on 19 February.
The programmes chart the evolution of the ICC CWC from humble beginnings in 1975 through to its current status as The Cup That Counts.
Each of the nine previous tournaments are recalled and analysed, and the seven victorious captains also have a programme devoted to their own personal recollections of achieving the ultimate honour in the game – lifting the ICC Cricket World Cup.
ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said: “The ICC Cricket World Cup is cricket’s flagship tournament – it’s The Cup That Counts – so we are delighted that, for the first time, a definitive series of programmes charting its history has been produced.
“The programmes feature the key players from the first nine editions dating back to the inaugural event in 1975 and will serve as the essential historical record of the ICC Cricket World Cup. The timing of its release is also a perfect lead in to the 2011 tournament.
“It is a must-watch television show, not only for those who love and watch the game but also for those who have no real knowledge of our great sport. The programmes capture vividly the fantastic national drama that only the ICC Cricket World Cup can produce.
“These documentaries are the best possible illustration of why the ICC Cricket World Cup is the biggest and best tournament in the game.”
Manu Sawhney, ESPN STAR Sports Managing Director, said: “The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 will draw massive interest from around the globe as cricket’s flagship event, and this compelling cricket programming is a must watch for all cricket fans in the lead up to next year’s showpiece event.
“As the global production and broadcast rights holder for ICC events, this documentary was produced to highlight the proud history and traditions of the Cricket World Cup in perspective to the upcoming blockbuster event next February, and we hope that cricket fans will enjoy every minute of it.”
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