11 bowlers who bowled the first ball of the 11 World Cups

India and Bangladesh met in the opening match of the 2011 ICC World Cup.
India and Bangladesh met in the opening match of the 2011 ICC World Cup.

#8 2003 World Cup- Shaun Pollock, South Africa

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Shaun Pollock was known as the best opening bowler in the history of cricket because of his accuracy
Shaun Pollock was known as the best opening bowler in the history of cricket because of his accuracy

Shaun Pollock was known as a revolutionist in the history of cricket. He brought the major change in the concept of fast bowling as he stunned the whole world with his spectacular swing bowling. He is known as the best opening bowler in the history of cricket.

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Shaun was also known for his accurate bowling in the world of cricket. He was the bowler who bowled the first ball in the opening match of 2003 World Cup. 2 mighty nations known as West Indies and South Africa met in that match which went in the West Indies’ way as they won the match by 3 runs.

However, Pollock finished his 10 over quota by conceding 52 runs along with picking 2 wickets in his name.

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