Photos: Cricket World Cup opening ceremony
Cricket fans turned out in force tonight to kick off the 2015 Cricket world Cup. The huge crowd, in the tens of thousands, counted down from 10 to 1 at 8.30pm to begin the big show. <br></br> <br></br> <strong>For more coverage of the Cricket World Cup from <a href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket-world-cup/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=497' target='_blank'>nzherald.co.nz</a> and NZME check out <a href='http://cricketfever.co.nz/' target='_blank'>#CricketFever</a>.</strong>
Image 1 of 18: A group of young lads play a game of backyard cricket before the Opening Ceremony. Photo / Brett Phibbs
