The 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean had what every glamorous event Would like to avoid the death of a coach, a final completed in darkness, early exits of favourites and only a few close matches.
The 47-day event was not even a one-week old when Pakistan's coach Bob Woolmer was found dead in his hotel room in jamaica. He was initially thouht to have been murdered before it was announced he died of natural causes.
The former England batsman's death came hours after Pakistan's shock defeat against debutants Ireland, the loss eventually leading to the exit of the 1992 champions.
Rahul Dravid's Indians made a horror start, losing to Bangladesh in Their opening match despite having exciting batsmen in Sachin Tendulkar, Surav Ganguly, Yuvraj Sing and the captain himself.
It was one of the biggest upsets in the Cup history, eventually leading to India's ouster and leaving millions of fans back home disappointed.
Bangladesh and Ireland exceeded expectations by adbancing to the second round, England and the West Indies failed to make the last-four.
Disappointment was also in store for spectators in Bridgetown when the rain-hit final between Australia and Sri Lanka ended in semi-darkness.
The offcials believed that 36 overs had to be completed in Sri Lanka's innings, apparently forgetting a minimum of were needed to obtain a result.
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