World Cup 2015 : Cricketing Legends to Grace Opening Events
The World Cup is all but here. Australia and New Zealand are ready to dazzle the world.
- Indo-Asian News Service
- Updated: February 06, 2015 03:55 PM IST
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Christchurch and Melbourne will host the opening events of the ICC World Cup on Feb 12.
The Christchurch event will be a free, family-friendly event featuring appearances by leading New Zealand artists Solo3 Mio, Ginny Blackmore and Hayley Westenra, as well as cricketing legends Richard Hadlee, Stephen Fleming and current New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum. (World Cup 2015: ICC Cracks Down on Live Betting)
The Melbourne celebration will involve former and current World Cup players and legends, cultural and music performances, a fireworks display and a yet to be revealed 'special moment'. It will reflect the diversity and excitement of the 14 competing nations and include some icons from Australian entertainment. (A Million Dollars Await Sri Lanka if Team Wins World Cup)
The Christchurch event will be held at North Hagley Park while the Melbourne event will be hosted at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Linlithgow Ave.