World Cup 2007 Opening Ceremony!!

Cricket Fever ~ World Cup 2007 Opening Ceremony !!

Performers dance as fireworks illuminate the night sky in presence of the all 16 countries cricketers during the opening ceremony of the ICC World Cup Cricket 2007 in Trelawny, 11 March 2007

Fireworks burst over Trelawny Stadium during the opening ceremony for the Cricket World Cup.

India's cricket team enter the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Cricket World Cup in Trelawny, Jamaica

England's cricket captain Michael Vaughan, left, and teammate Andrew Flintoff watch the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup

All 16 countries cricketers watch as illuminations light the night sky during the opening ceremony of the ICC World Cup Cricket 2007 in Trelawny, 11 March 2007.

West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers speaks during the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Trelawny Stadium, Jamaica

Members of the New Zealand cricket team arrive in stadium to participate in the opening ceremony of the Cricket World Cup in Trelawny, Jamaica

Australia's cricket captain Ricky Ponting, left, and teammates Adam Gilchrist, center, and Glenn McGrath watch the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the Cricket World Cup in Trelawny, Jamaica

West Indian Energy - World Cup Action Begins...

Sobers ready to declare World Cup open

West Indies legendary all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers will officially open the World Cup later on Sunday at the culmination of a two-hour, 45-minute ceremony. "It's a great honour to declare the Cricket World Cup open. I'm taking it in my stride and I'm looking forward to the occasion," said 70-year-old Sobers from his home in Barbados.

The former West Indies skipper said he was excited that cricket's showpiece event was coming to the region for the first time. "It will be phenomenal for the Caribbean, especially for those people who haven't had the opportunity to see a Cricket World Cup. It will be a fantastic experience."

The ceremony, which is being held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium, comes two days before the first match of the seven-week event takes place. That will see hosts West Indies facing Pakistan at Sabina Park on Tuesday. The ceremony, which has been called 'West Indian Energy', will feature reggae star Jimmy Cliff as well as a cast and crew of around 2,000 singers, dancers and performers.