Have you ever thought what is the worst edition of the ICC World Cup? We all have witnessed many World Cups but there is one season that is known as the worst-ever edition. It is because of several reasons. So there is one edition that is known as the worst. To know about that edition and the reason behind it, read this blog till the end without missing anything.
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Worst Edition Of ICC World Cup
That edition is not 2019, but that is the 2007 ICC World Cup edition. 2007 had the worst edition of the ICC World Cup. This edition is known as the curse because of several reasons. Some people claim that the edition of 2019 was the worst but that is not true because ahead of that edition 2007 has come out as the biggest curse. To know the reasons scroll down to the next paragraph.
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Why 2007 ICC World Cup Edition Was Worst?
The 2007 ICC world cup edition is known as the worst edition of the ICC world cup. It is because of many reasons like in that season the pitches were completely dead and dusty. That is why there was no assist for spinners and seamers. That season is also known as the worst because of the murder/suicide of Pakistani coach Bob Woolmer. It happened one day after his team’s defeat to Ireland.
The 2007 ICC World Cup is known as the worst because the tournament favorites India and Pakistan failed to make it past the group stage where the other hand Bangladesh which was known as the lowest-ranked test-playing nation and Ireland an associate nation made it to the Super 8s.
In the 2007 ICC World Cup, the stadiums where empty. That edition failed to bring fans. The percentages of seats were very bad. The final of that edition was also very poor. There was a lot of confusion created at the end of the final match. At that time of umpires suspended play because of bad light and the official announcements, the scoreboard declared Australia the winner and then the team celebrated. The umpires were incorrect the game was suspended but not properly. 3 overs were remaining in the end.
