The correct answer is (b). Zimbabwe, Holland, and Kenya participated in the 1996 Cricket World Cup for the first time.
Zimbabwe had been granted Test status in 1992, and Holland and Kenya had been granted One Day International status in 1994. All three teams were able to qualify for the 1996 World Cup through the ICC Trophy.
Zimbabwe had a successful tournament, reaching the Super Six stage. Holland and Kenya, however, were not as successful, losing all of their matches.
The 1996 World Cup was the first to be hosted by more than one country, with matches played in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was also the first World Cup to feature 14 teams, with the addition of Zimbabwe, Kenya, and the Netherlands.
The tournament was won by Sri Lanka, who defeated Australia in the final.