The first World Cup Cricket tournament was held in England in 1975. The second and third tournaments were also held in England in 1979 and 1983 respectively. In 1987 Pakistan and India were the host countries. In 1992 Pakistan won the trophy from Australia and New Zealand. The first Asian test final match was held in 1999 in Bangladesh. Bangladesh got Championship in the ICC Trophy in 1997 in Malaysia. The world cup tournament of 2003 was held in South Africa. Mini world cup competition was held in Bangladesh in 1998. Bangladesh has got test status in ICC on 26 June, 2000. So Bangladesh is now the 10th test-playing country and will participate in every world cup cricket tournament.