The nine captains on board a ship for the opening ceremony of the World Cup. From left: Graham Gooch, Imran Khan, Mohammad Azharuddin, Dave Houghton, Aravinda de Silva, Allan Border, Martin Crowe, Richie Richardson, Kepler Wessels, Sydney, February 1992© Getty Images
The nine captains with the trophy, World Cup, Sydney, February, 1992© PA Photos
Ian Botham gestures as Kepler Wessels arrives at the crease, England v Australia, 5th Test, Edgbaston, August 1985© Getty Images