The World Cup Cricket tournament is scheduled to begin in a week’s time. Cricket crazy nations are all set to welcome this much-awaited sporting event. The first World Cup tournament was held in England in 1975. West Indies clinched the first trophy. Cricket fans vividly remember those days when the Caribbean side was one of the strongest teams in the world. Who could forget giants like Sobers, Viv Richards and Andy Roberts?

This time Australian and New Zealand will be hosting the ICC World Cup 2015. Both the host teams are considered to be very strong sides with the advantage of playing on their own ground. However, nobody could ignore the chances of Asian teams winning the tournament. The winner of the last tournament, India and the runner-up, Sri Lanka, are strong contenders from Asia while Pakistan cannot be ignored either.

A lot is being said about South Africa’s form but its temperament in crucial finishes is questionable.