ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies yesterday saluted the heroes of the famous Cricket World Cup triumphs of 1975 and 1979.
June 21 marks 45 years since the West Indies won the inaugural World Cup at Lords.
Speaking on behalf of CWI, President Ricky Skerritt said: “This particular World Cup victory by Sir Clive Lloyd and his legendary teammates brought a great deal of pride and esteem to thousands of West Indians everywhere.
Keith Boyce took four wickets and there were five run outs –three by Sir Vivian Richards – as they played unbeaten throughout the tournament and lifted the inaugural Cricket World Cup.
Our victories in those two World Cup finals were celebration of West Indies cricket and the many people who turned up to see us lift the cup.
