In which year was the Men's cricket world cup started?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1975.
The Men’s Cricket World Cup was first held in 1975 in England. It was organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and involved eight teams. The tournament was played in a one-day format with 60 overs per side. West Indies emerged as the champions of the inaugural World Cup, defeating Australia in the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

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• First Edition: The 1975 Cricket World Cup was the first of its kind in cricket history.
• Teams Participated: Eight teams participated, including West Indies, Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, and East Africa.
• Final Match: The final was played between West Indies and Australia.
• Format: Matches were 60 overs per side, unlike today’s 50-over format.
• Champions: West Indies won the inaugural edition, led by Clive Lloyd.
• Venue: All matches were held in England.