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Which changes were introduced at the 1992 Cricket World Cup?
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Jonny Bairstow of England batting during a semifinal match against Australia at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
The 1992 Cricket World Cup introduced several significant innovations that modernized the tournament:12
- Equipment and Attire: It was the first World Cup to utilize white balls instead of the traditional red ones and required teams to wear colored uniforms.12
- Match Conditions: The tournament featured the first night matches played under floodlights.12
- Technology: This edition also marked the first trial of using a third umpire to assist with on-field decisions, specifically for line calls such as run-outs.3