Limited overs cricket began with the first edition of the knockout competition that was originally called the Gillette Cup. The highlight of the season was a memorable Test series between England and West Indies which the tourists won 3–1.
The introduction of limited overs cricket coincided with the inaugural edition of a knockout competition called the Gillette Cup. A significant highlight of that season was a memorable Test series between England and West Indies, where the tourists secured a 3-1 win.