Shuttler PV Sindhu and hockey captain Manpreet Singh are the flag bearers for India after original flag bearer Neeraj Chopra was ruled out owing to an injury. APThe hosts England entered the stadium during the opening ceremony with a loud cheer from the crowd. AP PhotoThe hosts led by Jack Laugher and Emily Campbell were welcomed with sparkles and glitters. APTeam Australia participated in the opening ceremony in a very light-hearted manner as they managed to photobomb the presenters at every opportunity available. APSri Lanka start their campaign with a medal hope from cricket. They will face hosts England at the Edgbaston on 29 July to kick-off. Captain Chamari Athapaththu was one of the flag bearers. APThe athletes of Scotland enter the stadium with one of the most vibrant uniforms at the opening ceremony. APPakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai addressed the crowd during the opening ceremony. APCast members performed with a giant mechanical bull during the opening ceremony at the Alexander stadium. The Bull was 10m high and took 5 months to be completed. AP Photo
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