Priyanka Tiwari
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the nation’s landmark 1975 World Cup triumph. The original victory, which took place at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on June 21, 1975, saw Clive Lloyd captain the team to a 17-run win over Australia in the final. Lloyd’s century in that match remains one of cricket's iconic performances.
Chris Dehring, CEO of CWI, confirmed the celebrations would take place in Barbados alongside a Test match against Australia at Kensington Oval, starting June 25. “We will announce the specific date and details soon,” Dehring told Cricbuzz.
Cricket Legends Support the Celebration
Former fast bowler Michael Holding, who played in later World Cups but not in 1975, endorsed the plan. “It's a great idea to recognize our achievements,” said Holding, who featured in the 1979 and 1983 editions. He emphasized the need for the Caribbean to honor its sporting history without waiting for external validation.
CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow also confirmed that the event would be a prominent feature in the board’s annual calendar. Speaking at a recent media conference, he noted, “We have about 12 surviving members of the 1975 squad, and we plan to celebrate them at a special event in Barbados.”
Surviving Members of the 1975 Squad to Be Honored
The 12 surviving players from the 1975 squad are:
Gordon Greenidge (73)
Alvin Kallicharran (76)
Rohan Kanhai (89)
Clive Lloyd (80)
Viv Richards (73)
Bernard Julien (75)
Deryck Murray (81)
Vanburn Holder (79)
Andy Roberts (74)
Collis King (73)
Lance Gibbs (90)
Maurice Foster (81)
Two players from the historic team have passed away: Roy Fredericks (died in 2000 at age 57) and Keith Boyce (died in 1996 at age 53).
The 1975 World Cup victory marked a golden era in Caribbean cricket, setting the tone for the West Indies' decade-long dominance in international cricket. The upcoming celebration aims to honor that legacy and inspire future generations.
