Ravi Shastri: Let us not discount West Indies. We know what Chris Gayle can do. Having said all that, it's India's best chance to win the ICC CWC.
6 PM IST: Captains are now taking a rickshaw ride across the Bangabandhu Stadium. Ricky Ponting, captain of Australia cricketteam is leading the show.
Finally, we are here at the venue as the national anthem written by Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore is being played. Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina will officially declare the ceremony open.
The soul of Bangladesh since its independence in 1971, the Bangabandhu National Stadium has been testimony to Bangladesh's cricketing exploits since the nation’s entry into the Test cricket arena in 2000. Situated in the heart of old Dhaka, the cricket-crazy nation even saw the tickets for the dress rehearsal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 opening cermeony being sold-out.
All about Dhaka
The opening ceremony for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 promises to be a cracker and set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
Dhaka is braced for a sizzling opening ceremony tonight as the frenzy revolving around the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 reaches fever pitch.
The magnificent Bangabandhu Stadium gala in the Bangladesh capital will host - amongst others - Bryan Adams, leading Bollywood singer, Sonu Nigam and the Indian trinity of Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. Glitz and glamour galore on what promises to be a night to remember.
Not that we should be surprised. ICC opening nights are usually a treat to savour and if the buzz in Dhaka is anything to go by, the 2011 edition will surpass allexpectations.
The ICC CWC 2011 anthem, 'De Ghuma Key', has already earned rave reviews from fans, and the Bangabandhu will be a sight to behold once Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy start performing the rather peppy number.
Adams, who is one of the planet's most acclaimed rock stars, will also liven up a night that promises to kick off the ICC CWC on an enthralling note. Indeed, South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has already tweeted that he is looking forward to seeing the legend in action.
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