This year held a significance that transcended the role of being a mere host for the tournament; it became a defining moment as they etched their name into the annals of cricket history with their second championship win.

The 2011 victory marked India’s second title in the ODI World Cup, with their initial win dating back to 1983 when the iconic Kapil Dev led them to their maiden championship.

However, despite the jubilation following the 2011 victory, subsequent campaigns proved elusive in delivering additional titles, leaving India yearning for more silverware. On the other end of the spectrum, Australia has unequivocally cemented its reputation as a formidable force in the history of the ODI World Cup, proudly displaying an impressive tally of five championship titles in their name. Two of these coveted championships were clinched under the leadership of the legendary Ricky Ponting.

Turning our attention to the inaugural World Cup winners, West Indies, they indeed secured another title in a subsequent edition but have not tasted the sweet nectar of championship victory since their triumphant campaign in 1979. Meanwhile, among the cricketing nations, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England each have their ODI World Cup glory, a single victory to cherish in the rich tapestry of cricketing history.

With the 13th edition of the World Cup, cricket lovers across the globe are buzzing with anticipation. Their curiosity is piqued as they eagerly await the unveiling of records and statistics from this illustrious event. In that spirit, presented below is a comprehensive compilation of all the World Cup-winning teams, their captains, the standout Players of the Match in the final showdowns, and the exceptional Players of the Series who have indelibly marked their place on cricket’s grandest stage.

Rohit Sharma is in excellent form and has a golden opportunity to set new records in the upcoming World Cup.

Currently, Rohit Sharma shares the record for the most centuries in World Cup history with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, both having scored six centuries. Rohit’s World Cup journey spans two editions, one in 2015 and another in 2019. A single century in the 2023 World Cup would make him the sole record-holder, unless David Warner, with four World Cup hundreds to his name, surpasses him.

Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record for the most runs in a single World Cup season. He accumulated 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup, including one century and six fifties. In the previous World Cup, Rohit Sharma was the tournament’s highest run-scorer, amassing 648 runs, including five centuries, in just nine innings. With nine league matches in the 2023 World Cup, Rohit has a chance to eclipse Sachin’s record.

In the 2019 World Cup, Eoin Morgan, leading the England team, struck 22 sixes, the most by any captain in a single season of the World Cup. Given Rohit Sharma’s prowess in hitting sixes and his new role as the captain of the Indian team, he stands a good chance of breaking this record, with Chris Gayle being the only player ahead of him in the list of most sixes in international cricket.

Rohit Sharma, who recently surpassed 10,000 ODI runs, is known for his ability to smash sixes, not only in limited-overs cricket but also in red-ball cricket. Chris Gayle currently holds the record for the most international sixes with 553. Rohit Sharma is hot on his heels with 551 sixes and needs just three more to claim this record.

With India hosting the 2023 World Cup, Rohit Sharma and the team have an excellent opportunity to secure this record. Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni are the only Indian captains to have won the ODI World Cup. If Rohit leads the team to victory, he will join this exclusive club of captains, making it a dream come true for millions of Indian cricket fans.

After four years, except for the World Cup, the whole of football runs with club-level competitions. India’s World Cup-winning legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev thinks so.

In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Kapil said, “International cricket is becoming increasingly dirty. The ICC now has a much bigger responsibility to protect the game. It’s becoming like European football. In football, the country does not play much with the country, it plays once in four years. Is this happening in cricket as well, only the World Cup and club cricket for the rest of the time? Will the cricketers also play only in the IPL, Big Bash, or similar leagues at the end of the day? The ICC will have to take more time to see how they can protect ODI cricket and Test match cricket, not just club cricket. ’

It is to be noted that franchise leagues were limited to IPL, Big Bash, PSL, T20 Blast, CPL, BPL, and LPL for so long. The League of The United Arab Emirates and the League of South Africa are going to start again. Both will start in January. International cricket, including other leagues, will be in trouble. Sadly, the truth is that the ICC is also giving importance to the franchise leagues now. The Indian cricket legend is therefore urging the ICC to take initiative to protect international cricket.