The fact that no host team has ever won the World Cup at home remains an astonishing part of cricket history
The fact that no host team has ever won the World Cup at home remains an astonishing part of cricket history.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's India would have to break that jinx if they have to lift the 2011 World Cup at home.
"I am confident Dhoni will do well."
The key to Sri Lanka's World Cup success was 'thorough' planning according to Ranatunga.
"We planned really well; we had done good homework on the conditions... almost everything," said the former Sri Lankan skipper.
How winning the World Cup benefitted these captains and their nations:
Kapil Dev: We didn't realise the impact of that win. It is over the years that we have got so much recognition, love and accolades.
Imran Khan: The kind of money which was required to build a cancer hospital was enormous and it would have been possible only by winning the World Cup.
Clive Lloyd: The West Indies Cricket Board was always broke, but our World Cup win changed that.
Allan Border: Our WC win helped in developing the core of future Australian teams.
Arjuna Ranatunga: Our victory led to all unwanted, corrupt guys getting involved in the Sri Lankan board thereafter.
Steve Waugh:u00a0 The emphasis was on keeping the momentum going and we were able to do that for the next two Cups.
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