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March 12, 2007
Bright lights, loud colours, big wings, and the World Cup is well and truly under way
It wasn't all traditional, though. The spirit of the Caribbean - fun and games - was very much on display
Fireworks exploded on the horizon even as drummers banged out rhythms of their own
The sky was awash with light and reflected the bright colours of the dancers who performed at the opening ceremony
The players from all sides were gathered together, and watched as the fireworks lit up the night sky
Brian Lara, proud captain of the hosts, led his team out onto the turf in traditional maroon blazers
Lara shades his eye from the setting sun as the teams lined up for an official photo shoot just before the opening ceremony
Mahela Jayawardene led the Sri Lankan contingent as they had their pictures taken
The trophy the teams will all be fighting so hard for, nestled among the palm trees that are a signature of the Caribbean islands
England have never yet managed to win the World Cup, but here Michael Vaughan poses with the prize at a press conference in Montego Bay
Fans are so keen on this man they're even posing next to replica statues
No, that's not Curtly Ambrose, it's just an artist on stilts showing off his cricket skills
Sachin Tendulkar is all smiles, walking behind Rahul Dravid - the two men have the responsibility of leading India's campaign
A big moment for Percy Sonn as he addresses the crowd gathered at the opening ceremony
The World Cup stands against a scenic Montego Bay
Sir Garfield Sobers declares the 2007 World Cup open
World Captains pose with the World Cup Trophy
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