Viv Richards showed his immense promise as a world-class batsman at the 1975 World Cup. Lance Klusener made a name for himself as one of international cricket's most destructive all-rounders in 1999. Virat Kohli, arguably the No 1 batsman today, was the break-out star 12 years after that.
So, who will it be this year?
While that is anybody's guess, there are a handful of prospective candidates spread across all the 10 nations whose teams have qualified for the competition.
We pick out one player from each of the 10 teams and explain why he could emerge as a superstar by the time the tournament ends on July 14. Find out who they are by scrolling through the photo gallery above. To move on to the next position, click the arrows on the photo, or if using a mobile device simply swipe.
