Even with his sock poking out of a hole in his shoes. Scotland fans , the buoyant Tartan Army, making their mark at Leicester. India's record-breaking partnership between Dravid and Ganguly. Jonty Rhodes , as ever, setting the standard for fielding with catching, gathering, diving, throwing. In huge demand to work out the net run rate equations, and the Duckworth-Lewis system.
County grounds all round the country, and in Dublin, Edinburgh and Amsterdam, saw top class games.
Although it meant smaller crowds, it may have inspired the next Botham. Fireworks let off by Pakistan supporters as New Zealand were despatched in the otherwise disappointing Old Trafford semi-final. You do need a jacket though, Thommo. Roger Twose , who heroically took New Zealand into the semi-finals. Along with Scotland's Gavin Hamilton he made it a good tournament all round for players snubbed by England.