
Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal (C) gives the winner's cup to Indian captain Kapil Dev (R) in Kathmandu 09 May 1999 after the final of the Tempo World Legends Cup 1999. The final cricket match between India and World XI saw India win by six wickets.© AFP

Nepalese Sikh youths with Indian national colors painted on their faces support India during the final match of Tempo World Legends Cup 1999 cricket in Kathmandu 09 May 1999. A veteran Indian team beat team World XI by six wickets.© AFP

A Kabul batsmen is cleaned bowled during an exhibition match in the Afghan capital of Kabul 08 May 1999. It's a long way from Lords and the upcoming World Cup, but local cricketers say they are grateful to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for its recent donation of equipment for Afghanistan, where the sport has enjoyed a boom in recent years.© AFP