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- ↑ "World Cup launched with song, dance and colour". ESPN Cricinfo. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ↑ "Let the games begin: World Cup 2015 opening ceremony". Express Tribune. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
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