Cricket's ninth World Cup has been officially opened with a spectacular Caribbean ceremony showcasing the best of West Indies' musical talent.The three-hour, $2 million extravaganza at the Trelawny Stadum in Jamaica featured more than 2,000 singers, dancers and other performers.
It featured key speeches from West Indies captain Brian Lara and the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers.
The same island hosts the first match of the tournament on Tuesday.
That will see the host team take on Pakistan, in refurbished Sabina Park, Kingston.
Sixteen teams will play a total of 51 matches at grounds spread around nine different Caribbean nations, with the final in Barbados on 28 April.
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