Following the tragic death of Pakistan's coach Bob Woolmer, there was a national debate on whether the World Cup should carry on.
However, the general consensus – especially among cricketers – was that it should, and that's what Woolmer would have wanted.
One fear among those wishing to have the World Cup aborted was that Woolmer's death would cast a shadow over the whole competition and spoil the carnival sprit that pervades in the West Indies.
However, what the tragedy has done, is bring cricket back into proportion – that it is only game and not a matter of life and death.
Take Wednesday's never-to-be-forgotten match between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Guyana.
Lasith Malinga's historic feat of taking four wickets in four balls set up the most amazing finish and so nearly snatched a dramatic victory for his country.
After South Africa's edged boundary, which secured a vital one-wicket success, there was a momentary sign of disappointment among the Sri Lankan players.
But seconds later, their faces were wreathed in smiles, in acknowledgement that had taken part in a wonderful occasion.
And after all, it wasn't the end of the world.
This spirit of cricket has also taken the pressure of the umpiring. There seems to have be less concerted appealing and harassment of officials.
That in turn has allowed them to concentrate on their decisions, , which in the main, have been spot-on.
So although Woolmer's death was an absolute tragedy, it seems to have improved the sportsmanship all round.
I would like to see the inauguration of the Bob Woolmer Trophy, award to the greatest act of sportsmanship in a World Cup.
Can anyone think of a more fitting memorial?