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Bijapur Bulls beat Mysuru Warriors by 8 wickets

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Thailand Women beat Netherlands Women by 93 runs

Ireland Women beat Scotland Women by 9 wickets

Scotland Women beat Netherlands Women by 62 runs (D/L method)

Thailand Women beat Ireland Women by 7 wickets (D/L method)

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# ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Team captains meet the Queen as opening party concludes

#### Date: Wednesday, 29 May, 2019 22:43 IST

England pip arch-rivals Australia in this event, and perhaps Eoin Morgan and company will hope to keep the party going once the main event starts Tomorrow.

### Next up, we have a 60-second challenge taking place between the various 'teams', with each side represented by two guest figures.

Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble and Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar are representing India at the event, which also involves legends of the game such as Viv Richards, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen among others.

The challenge will be to score as many runs as possible in sixty seconds.

Former Australia batsman David Boon is the umpire for this little game.

The event will begin with the team captains arriving on the stage.

### Hello and welcome to Firstpost's coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony!The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Opening Party is set to take place on the iconic London Mall on the evening of 29 May ahead of the opening fixture between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval on 30 May, and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.

##### And that brings us to the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Party, with the opening match of the tournament between England and South Africa now less than 24 hours away.

We certainly can't wait for the much-awaited mega-event to kick off on the field.

Do follow our live coverage of the match that takes place at the Oval tomorrow.

For now, it's time for us to bid you all good night!

##### The captains had earlier met the Queen and Prince Harry at the Buckingham Palace ahead of the 2019 World Cup opening ceremony.

This afternoon, The Queen and The Duke of Sussex met @cricketworldcup team captains at Buckingham Palace ahead of the start of the tournament tomorrow.

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 29, 2019

##### Next up, we have a rendition of the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 theme song, titled 'Stand By', a collaboration between LORYN and Rudimental.

SOme of the fondest memories of my career is playing in a World Cup, so to win it in 2015 is very special.

Last three or four months has been outstanding, so they're in for a terrific tournament," says Michael Clarke, after putting the World Cup trophy on the stage in front of the Buckingham Palace.

##### Next up, we have 2015 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke bringing forth the trophy alongwith former England spinner Graeme Swann.

##### "We now see more and more women take part in cricket.

I think women should take part more in sport.

I have been a big fan of cricket since my childhood.

I think this sport connects different people from different cultures.

We're all here to celebrate cricket," says Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousufzai, who earlier represented Pakistan in the 60-Second Challenge.

##### "Long may the England badge continue to flourish over the next few weeks.

No fear of failure is outstanding," says former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

##### And we have reached the conclusion of the 60-second challenge event, with England moving to the top of the ladder with 74 points!

Both Kumble and Akhtar got bowled quite a few times, and ended up getting a score of just 19, the lowest so far.

Let's find out as England walk out to bat.

Next up we have the Indians, represented by Kumble and Akhtar,

##### 32 is all that the Black Caps can muster, less than half of their trans-tasman rivals.

Next up, the Proteas, with Kallis and Steve Pienaar walking out to bat.

That's Australia's score, and the defending world champions are also the leaders in the 60-second challenge at the moment.

Next up is New Zealand, with former bowler James Franklin one of the two batsmen representing the Black Caps here.

##### Afghanistan's score of 52 is still the score to beat.

Australia are up next, with pace legend Brett Lee hoping to deposit the ball into the crowd on a few occasions.

##### Not a bad score for the Pakistanis, with 38 runs being collected by Azhar and Malala.

"Im sure we'll get on top," says former India leggie Anil Kumble on his team's chances.

Bangladesh, with Abdur Razzaq among those representing the side, score 22 runs, the lowest among the sides so far in the event.

Next up is Pakistan, represented by Azhar Ali and Malala Yousufzai.

##### West Indies notch up a score of 47, which included quite a few big hits from sprinter Yohan Blake as well as the batting legend Richards.

The Sri Lankans, with Mahela Jayawardene out there batting for his side, have scored 43 runs.

West Indies, represented by Viv Richards and Yohan Blake, are next.

##### Afghanistan is the first side to take part in this little event, and they have scored a total of 52 runs.

The challenge will be to score as many runs as possible in sixty seconds.

Former Australia batsman David Boon is the umpire for this little game.

##### A legend is in attendance at the opening ceremony in London.

Look who's arrived at the #CWC19 Opening Party

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) May 29, 2019

That's a thing of pressure and a thing of pride as well.

We'll look to utilise the crowd advantage," says India skipper Virat Kohli at the event.

Tomorrow's obviously a very exciting day.

Hoep to be good hosts," says England captain Eoin Morgan at the opening ceremony.

##### Aaaaand we're underway with the opening ceremony, with former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff among those conducting the event at Sri Lanka.

The event will begin with the team captains arriving on the stage.

##### England favourites to win World Cup ahead of India, says Sunil GavaskarSunil

Gavaskar says Eoin Morgan's England will be the team to beat at the World Cup, with home advantage giving them a vital edge over India.

##### The crowd's starting to build up at the venue where the opening ceremony is set to take place in a few minutes' time.

The fans are readying themselves for the start of the #CWC19 Opening Party!

##### Hosts England have been widely considered favourites by a number of experts, as well as fans, and many believe the current side led by Eoin Morgan has the best chance to end the men's team's hoodoo as far as the prestigious event is concerned.

Skipper Eoin Morgan believes winning the World Cup on home soil would mean a huge amount for sport in England.

##### The 2019 World Cup is less than a day away from kickoff now, and the release and promotion of the official theme song for the tournament is one of the indicators of the event knocking at our doorstep.

Telford Vice previews the tournament, looking at some of the off-field factors to keep in mind as we head into the cricketing carnival that is set to take place over the course of more than a month.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost's coverage of

The 12 edition of the cricket World Cup would kickoff on Thursday (30 May) with hosts England taking on South Africa at the Kennington Oval in London.

But the biggest tournament in the sport is all set for an official launch on Wednesday (29 May), a day ahead of the inaugural match.

The official launch which is also being called the opening party which will take place at The Mall, in front of Buckingham Palace in central London.

4,000 fans are expected to attend the event, which will also be broadcast live across the globe.

Tickets for the event were allocated through a ballot system, which is now shut.

What to expect from the opening ceremony?

Steve Elworthy, managing director of World Cup 2019 said: "The Opening Party will capture the very essence of what makes this tournament so special and will be hugely exciting for the fans that are lucky enough to attend but also across broadcast we will show the world what they have to look forward to over the next 45 days of cricket action.

"The Mall, with Buckingham Palace in the background, is synonymous with some of the biggest events held in the UK and is instantly recognisable to everyone around the globe.

It will be a fitting celebration of a World Cup, cricket and sport with diversity at its core."

According to reports, while the opening ceremony will be attended by numerous legends of the game, ICC has decided to keep the captains away from the event in order to keep them fresh for the tournament.

For all the latest news, opinions and analysis from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, click here

#ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony

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The opening ceremony took place on The Mall during the evening of 29 May 2019, a day before the start of the World Cup. Andrew Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Shibani Dandekar hosted the event. A 60-second challenge took place among the 10 participating 'teams', with each side represented by two guest figures each, involving Viv Richards, Anil Kumble, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen, Farhan Akhtar, Malala Yousafzai, Jaya Ahsan, Yohan Blake, Damayanthi Dharsha, Azhar Ali, Abdur Razzak, James Franklin, Steven Pienaar, Chris Hughes, Sean Fitzpatrick and Pat Cash, while David Boon was the umpire for the game.


(meta data) TITLE: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Team captains meet the Queen as opening party concludes- Firstcricket News, Firstpost

Hubli Tigers beat Belagavi Panthers by 5 wickets

Bijapur Bulls beat Mysuru Warriors by 8 wickets

Shivamogga Lions beat Bengaluru Blasters by 7 wickets (VJD method)

Ballari Tuskers beat Bijapur Bulls by 7 wickets

Thailand Women beat Netherlands Women by 93 runs

Ireland Women beat Scotland Women by 9 wickets

Scotland Women beat Netherlands Women by 62 runs (D/L method)

Thailand Women beat Ireland Women by 7 wickets (D/L method)

Bermuda beat Cayman Islands by 6 wickets

# ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Team captains meet the Queen as opening party concludes

#### Date: Wednesday, 29 May, 2019 22:43 IST

England pip arch-rivals Australia in this event, and perhaps Eoin Morgan and company will hope to keep the party going once the main event starts Tomorrow.

### Next up, we have a 60-second challenge taking place between the various 'teams', with each side represented by two guest figures.

Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble and Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar are representing India at the event, which also involves legends of the game such as Viv Richards, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen among others.

The challenge will be to score as many runs as possible in sixty seconds.

Former Australia batsman David Boon is the umpire for this little game.

The event will begin with the team captains arriving on the stage.

### Hello and welcome to Firstpost's coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony!The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Opening Party is set to take place on the iconic London Mall on the evening of 29 May ahead of the opening fixture between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval on 30 May, and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.

##### And that brings us to the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Party, with the opening match of the tournament between England and South Africa now less than 24 hours away.

We certainly can't wait for the much-awaited mega-event to kick off on the field.

Do follow our live coverage of the match that takes place at the Oval tomorrow.

For now, it's time for us to bid you all good night!

##### The captains had earlier met the Queen and Prince Harry at the Buckingham Palace ahead of the 2019 World Cup opening ceremony.

This afternoon, The Queen and The Duke of Sussex met @cricketworldcup team captains at Buckingham Palace ahead of the start of the tournament tomorrow.

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 29, 2019

##### Next up, we have a rendition of the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 theme song, titled 'Stand By', a collaboration between LORYN and Rudimental.

SOme of the fondest memories of my career is playing in a World Cup, so to win it in 2015 is very special.

Last three or four months has been outstanding, so they're in for a terrific tournament," says Michael Clarke, after putting the World Cup trophy on the stage in front of the Buckingham Palace.

##### Next up, we have 2015 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke bringing forth the trophy alongwith former England spinner Graeme Swann.

##### "We now see more and more women take part in cricket.

I think women should take part more in sport.

I have been a big fan of cricket since my childhood.

I think this sport connects different people from different cultures.

We're all here to celebrate cricket," says Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousufzai, who earlier represented Pakistan in the 60-Second Challenge.

##### "Long may the England badge continue to flourish over the next few weeks.

No fear of failure is outstanding," says former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

##### And we have reached the conclusion of the 60-second challenge event, with England moving to the top of the ladder with 74 points!

Both Kumble and Akhtar got bowled quite a few times, and ended up getting a score of just 19, the lowest so far.

Let's find out as England walk out to bat.

Next up we have the Indians, represented by Kumble and Akhtar,

##### 32 is all that the Black Caps can muster, less than half of their trans-tasman rivals.

Next up, the Proteas, with Kallis and Steve Pienaar walking out to bat.

That's Australia's score, and the defending world champions are also the leaders in the 60-second challenge at the moment.

Next up is New Zealand, with former bowler James Franklin one of the two batsmen representing the Black Caps here.

##### Afghanistan's score of 52 is still the score to beat.

Australia are up next, with pace legend Brett Lee hoping to deposit the ball into the crowd on a few occasions.

##### Not a bad score for the Pakistanis, with 38 runs being collected by Azhar and Malala.

"Im sure we'll get on top," says former India leggie Anil Kumble on his team's chances.

Bangladesh, with Abdur Razzaq among those representing the side, score 22 runs, the lowest among the sides so far in the event.

Next up is Pakistan, represented by Azhar Ali and Malala Yousufzai.

##### West Indies notch up a score of 47, which included quite a few big hits from sprinter Yohan Blake as well as the batting legend Richards.

The Sri Lankans, with Mahela Jayawardene out there batting for his side, have scored 43 runs.

West Indies, represented by Viv Richards and Yohan Blake, are next.

##### Afghanistan is the first side to take part in this little event, and they have scored a total of 52 runs.

The challenge will be to score as many runs as possible in sixty seconds.

Former Australia batsman David Boon is the umpire for this little game.

##### A legend is in attendance at the opening ceremony in London.

Look who's arrived at the #CWC19 Opening Party

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) May 29, 2019

That's a thing of pressure and a thing of pride as well.

We'll look to utilise the crowd advantage," says India skipper Virat Kohli at the event.

Tomorrow's obviously a very exciting day.

Hoep to be good hosts," says England captain Eoin Morgan at the opening ceremony.

##### Aaaaand we're underway with the opening ceremony, with former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff among those conducting the event at Sri Lanka.

The event will begin with the team captains arriving on the stage.

##### England favourites to win World Cup ahead of India, says Sunil GavaskarSunil

Gavaskar says Eoin Morgan's England will be the team to beat at the World Cup, with home advantage giving them a vital edge over India.

##### The crowd's starting to build up at the venue where the opening ceremony is set to take place in a few minutes' time.

The fans are readying themselves for the start of the #CWC19 Opening Party!

##### Hosts England have been widely considered favourites by a number of experts, as well as fans, and many believe the current side led by Eoin Morgan has the best chance to end the men's team's hoodoo as far as the prestigious event is concerned.

Skipper Eoin Morgan believes winning the World Cup on home soil would mean a huge amount for sport in England.

##### The 2019 World Cup is less than a day away from kickoff now, and the release and promotion of the official theme song for the tournament is one of the indicators of the event knocking at our doorstep.

Telford Vice previews the tournament, looking at some of the off-field factors to keep in mind as we head into the cricketing carnival that is set to take place over the course of more than a month.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost's coverage of

The 12 edition of the cricket World Cup would kickoff on Thursday (30 May) with hosts England taking on South Africa at the Kennington Oval in London.

But the biggest tournament in the sport is all set for an official launch on Wednesday (29 May), a day ahead of the inaugural match.

The official launch which is also being called the opening party which will take place at The Mall, in front of Buckingham Palace in central London.

4,000 fans are expected to attend the event, which will also be broadcast live across the globe.

Tickets for the event were allocated through a ballot system, which is now shut.

What to expect from the opening ceremony?

Steve Elworthy, managing director of World Cup 2019 said: "The Opening Party will capture the very essence of what makes this tournament so special and will be hugely exciting for the fans that are lucky enough to attend but also across broadcast we will show the world what they have to look forward to over the next 45 days of cricket action.

"The Mall, with Buckingham Palace in the background, is synonymous with some of the biggest events held in the UK and is instantly recognisable to everyone around the globe.

It will be a fitting celebration of a World Cup, cricket and sport with diversity at its core."

According to reports, while the opening ceremony will be attended by numerous legends of the game, ICC has decided to keep the captains away from the event in order to keep them fresh for the tournament.

For all the latest news, opinions and analysis from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, click here

#ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony

#ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming

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Bijapur Bulls beat Mysuru Warriors by 8 wickets

Shivamogga Lions beat Bengaluru Blasters by 7 wickets (VJD method)

Ballari Tuskers beat Bijapur Bulls by 7 wickets

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Ireland Women beat Scotland Women by 9 wickets

Scotland Women beat Netherlands Women by 62 runs (D/L method)

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The opening ceremony took place on The Mall during the evening of 29 May 2019, a day before the start of the World Cup. Andrew Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Shibani Dandekar hosted the event. A 60-second challenge took place among the 10 participating 'teams', with each side represented by two guest figures each, involving Viv Richards, Anil Kumble, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen, Farhan Akhtar, Malala Yousafzai, Jaya Ahsan, Yohan Blake, Damayanthi Dharsha, Azhar Ali, Abdur Razzak, James Franklin, Steven Pienaar, Chris Hughes, Sean Fitzpatrick and Pat Cash, while David Boon was the umpire for the game. England won the game.


(meta data) TITLE: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Team captains meet the Queen as opening party concludes- Firstcricket News, Firstpost

Hubli Tigers beat Belagavi Panthers by 5 wickets

Bijapur Bulls beat Mysuru Warriors by 8 wickets

Shivamogga Lions beat Bengaluru Blasters by 7 wickets (VJD method)

Ballari Tuskers beat Bijapur Bulls by 7 wickets

Thailand Women beat Netherlands Women by 93 runs

Ireland Women beat Scotland Women by 9 wickets

Scotland Women beat Netherlands Women by 62 runs (D/L method)

Thailand Women beat Ireland Women by 7 wickets (D/L method)

Bermuda beat Cayman Islands by 6 wickets

# ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Team captains meet the Queen as opening party concludes

#### Date: Wednesday, 29 May, 2019 22:43 IST

England pip arch-rivals Australia in this event, and perhaps Eoin Morgan and company will hope to keep the party going once the main event starts Tomorrow.

### Next up, we have a 60-second challenge taking place between the various 'teams', with each side represented by two guest figures.

Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble and Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar are representing India at the event, which also involves legends of the game such as Viv Richards, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen among others.

The challenge will be to score as many runs as possible in sixty seconds.

Former Australia batsman David Boon is the umpire for this little game.

The event will begin with the team captains arriving on the stage.

### Hello and welcome to Firstpost's coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony!The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Opening Party is set to take place on the iconic London Mall on the evening of 29 May ahead of the opening fixture between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval on 30 May, and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.

##### And that brings us to the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Party, with the opening match of the tournament between England and South Africa now less than 24 hours away.

We certainly can't wait for the much-awaited mega-event to kick off on the field.

Do follow our live coverage of the match that takes place at the Oval tomorrow.

For now, it's time for us to bid you all good night!

##### The captains had earlier met the Queen and Prince Harry at the Buckingham Palace ahead of the 2019 World Cup opening ceremony.

This afternoon, The Queen and The Duke of Sussex met @cricketworldcup team captains at Buckingham Palace ahead of the start of the tournament tomorrow.

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 29, 2019

##### Next up, we have a rendition of the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 theme song, titled 'Stand By', a collaboration between LORYN and Rudimental.

SOme of the fondest memories of my career is playing in a World Cup, so to win it in 2015 is very special.

Last three or four months has been outstanding, so they're in for a terrific tournament," says Michael Clarke, after putting the World Cup trophy on the stage in front of the Buckingham Palace.

##### Next up, we have 2015 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke bringing forth the trophy alongwith former England spinner Graeme Swann.

##### "We now see more and more women take part in cricket.

I think women should take part more in sport.

I have been a big fan of cricket since my childhood.

I think this sport connects different people from different cultures.

We're all here to celebrate cricket," says Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousufzai, who earlier represented Pakistan in the 60-Second Challenge.

##### "Long may the England badge continue to flourish over the next few weeks.

No fear of failure is outstanding," says former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

##### And we have reached the conclusion of the 60-second challenge event, with England moving to the top of the ladder with 74 points!

Both Kumble and Akhtar got bowled quite a few times, and ended up getting a score of just 19, the lowest so far.

Let's find out as England walk out to bat.

Next up we have the Indians, represented by Kumble and Akhtar,

##### 32 is all that the Black Caps can muster, less than half of their trans-tasman rivals.

Next up, the Proteas, with Kallis and Steve Pienaar walking out to bat.

That's Australia's score, and the defending world champions are also the leaders in the 60-second challenge at the moment.

Next up is New Zealand, with former bowler James Franklin one of the two batsmen representing the Black Caps here.

##### Afghanistan's score of 52 is still the score to beat.

Australia are up next, with pace legend Brett Lee hoping to deposit the ball into the crowd on a few occasions.

##### Not a bad score for the Pakistanis, with 38 runs being collected by Azhar and Malala.

"Im sure we'll get on top," says former India leggie Anil Kumble on his team's chances.

Bangladesh, with Abdur Razzaq among those representing the side, score 22 runs, the lowest among the sides so far in the event.

Next up is Pakistan, represented by Azhar Ali and Malala Yousufzai.

##### West Indies notch up a score of 47, which included quite a few big hits from sprinter Yohan Blake as well as the batting legend Richards.

The Sri Lankans, with Mahela Jayawardene out there batting for his side, have scored 43 runs.

West Indies, represented by Viv Richards and Yohan Blake, are next.

##### Afghanistan is the first side to take part in this little event, and they have scored a total of 52 runs.

The challenge will be to score as many runs as possible in sixty seconds.

Former Australia batsman David Boon is the umpire for this little game.

##### A legend is in attendance at the opening ceremony in London.

Look who's arrived at the #CWC19 Opening Party

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) May 29, 2019

That's a thing of pressure and a thing of pride as well.

We'll look to utilise the crowd advantage," says India skipper Virat Kohli at the event.

Tomorrow's obviously a very exciting day.

Hoep to be good hosts," says England captain Eoin Morgan at the opening ceremony.

##### Aaaaand we're underway with the opening ceremony, with former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff among those conducting the event at Sri Lanka.

The event will begin with the team captains arriving on the stage.

##### England favourites to win World Cup ahead of India, says Sunil GavaskarSunil

Gavaskar says Eoin Morgan's England will be the team to beat at the World Cup, with home advantage giving them a vital edge over India.

##### The crowd's starting to build up at the venue where the opening ceremony is set to take place in a few minutes' time.

The fans are readying themselves for the start of the #CWC19 Opening Party!

##### Hosts England have been widely considered favourites by a number of experts, as well as fans, and many believe the current side led by Eoin Morgan has the best chance to end the men's team's hoodoo as far as the prestigious event is concerned.

Skipper Eoin Morgan believes winning the World Cup on home soil would mean a huge amount for sport in England.

##### The 2019 World Cup is less than a day away from kickoff now, and the release and promotion of the official theme song for the tournament is one of the indicators of the event knocking at our doorstep.

Telford Vice previews the tournament, looking at some of the off-field factors to keep in mind as we head into the cricketing carnival that is set to take place over the course of more than a month.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost's coverage of

The 12 edition of the cricket World Cup would kickoff on Thursday (30 May) with hosts England taking on South Africa at the Kennington Oval in London.

But the biggest tournament in the sport is all set for an official launch on Wednesday (29 May), a day ahead of the inaugural match.

The official launch which is also being called the opening party which will take place at The Mall, in front of Buckingham Palace in central London.

4,000 fans are expected to attend the event, which will also be broadcast live across the globe.

Tickets for the event were allocated through a ballot system, which is now shut.

What to expect from the opening ceremony?

Steve Elworthy, managing director of World Cup 2019 said: "The Opening Party will capture the very essence of what makes this tournament so special and will be hugely exciting for the fans that are lucky enough to attend but also across broadcast we will show the world what they have to look forward to over the next 45 days of cricket action.

"The Mall, with Buckingham Palace in the background, is synonymous with some of the biggest events held in the UK and is instantly recognisable to everyone around the globe.

It will be a fitting celebration of a World Cup, cricket and sport with diversity at its core."

According to reports, while the opening ceremony will be attended by numerous legends of the game, ICC has decided to keep the captains away from the event in order to keep them fresh for the tournament.

For all the latest news, opinions and analysis from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, click here

#ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony

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The opening ceremony took place on The Mall during the evening of 29 May 2019, a day before the start of the World Cup. Andrew Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Shibani Dandekar hosted the event. A 60-second challenge took place among the 10 participating 'teams', with each side represented by two guest figures each, involving Viv Richards, Anil Kumble, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen, Farhan Akhtar, Malala Yousafzai, Jaya Ahsan, Yohan Blake, Damayanthi Dharsha, Azhar Ali, Abdur Razzak, James Franklin, Steven Pienaar, Chris Hughes, Sean Fitzpatrick and Pat Cash, while David Boon was the umpire for the game. England won the game. England won by scoring 74 points.


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Hubli Tigers beat Belagavi Panthers by 5 wickets

Bijapur Bulls beat Mysuru Warriors by 8 wickets

Shivamogga Lions beat Bengaluru Blasters by 7 wickets (VJD method)

Ballari Tuskers beat Bijapur Bulls by 7 wickets

Thailand Women beat Netherlands Women by 93 runs

Ireland Women beat Scotland Women by 9 wickets

Scotland Women beat Netherlands Women by 62 runs (D/L method)

Thailand Women beat Ireland Women by 7 wickets (D/L method)

Bermuda beat Cayman Islands by 6 wickets

# ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Highlights: Team captains meet the Queen as opening party concludes

#### Date: Wednesday, 29 May, 2019 22:43 IST

England pip arch-rivals Australia in this event, and perhaps Eoin Morgan and company will hope to keep the party going once the main event starts Tomorrow.

### Next up, we have a 60-second challenge taking place between the various 'teams', with each side represented by two guest figures.

Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble and Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar are representing India at the event, which also involves legends of the game such as Viv Richards, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen among others.

The challenge will be to score as many runs as possible in sixty seconds.

Former Australia batsman David Boon is the umpire for this little game.

The event will begin with the team captains arriving on the stage.

### Hello and welcome to Firstpost's coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony!The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Opening Party is set to take place on the iconic London Mall on the evening of 29 May ahead of the opening fixture between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval on 30 May, and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.

##### And that brings us to the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Party, with the opening match of the tournament between England and South Africa now less than 24 hours away.

We certainly can't wait for the much-awaited mega-event to kick off on the field.

Do follow our live coverage of the match that takes place at the Oval tomorrow.

For now, it's time for us to bid you all good night!

##### The captains had earlier met the Queen and Prince Harry at the Buckingham Palace ahead of the 2019 World Cup opening ceremony.

This afternoon, The Queen and The Duke of Sussex met @cricketworldcup team captains at Buckingham Palace ahead of the start of the tournament tomorrow.

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 29, 2019

##### Next up, we have a rendition of the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 theme song, titled 'Stand By', a collaboration between LORYN and Rudimental.

SOme of the fondest memories of my career is playing in a World Cup, so to win it in 2015 is very special.

Last three or four months has been outstanding, so they're in for a terrific tournament," says Michael Clarke, after putting the World Cup trophy on the stage in front of the Buckingham Palace.

##### Next up, we have 2015 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke bringing forth the trophy alongwith former England spinner Graeme Swann.

##### "We now see more and more women take part in cricket.

I think women should take part more in sport.

I have been a big fan of cricket since my childhood.

I think this sport connects different people from different cultures.

We're all here to celebrate cricket," says Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousufzai, who earlier represented Pakistan in the 60-Second Challenge.

##### "Long may the England badge continue to flourish over the next few weeks.

No fear of failure is outstanding," says former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.

##### And we have reached the conclusion of the 60-second challenge event, with England moving to the top of the ladder with 74 points!

Both Kumble and Akhtar got bowled quite a few times, and ended up getting a score of just 19, the lowest so far.

Let's find out as England walk out to bat.

Next up we have the Indians, represented by Kumble and Akhtar,

##### 32 is all that the Black Caps can muster, less than half of their trans-tasman rivals.

Next up, the Proteas, with Kallis and Steve Pienaar walking out to bat.

That's Australia's score, and the defending world champions are also the leaders in the 60-second challenge at the moment.

Next up is New Zealand, with former bowler James Franklin one of the two batsmen representing the Black Caps here.

##### Afghanistan's score of 52 is still the score to beat.

Australia are up next, with pace legend Brett Lee hoping to deposit the ball into the crowd on a few occasions.

##### Not a bad score for the Pakistanis, with 38 runs being collected by Azhar and Malala.

"Im sure we'll get on top," says former India leggie Anil Kumble on his team's chances.

Bangladesh, with Abdur Razzaq among those representing the side, score 22 runs, the lowest among the sides so far in the event.

Next up is Pakistan, represented by Azhar Ali and Malala Yousufzai.

##### West Indies notch up a score of 47, which included quite a few big hits from sprinter Yohan Blake as well as the batting legend Richards.

The Sri Lankans, with Mahela Jayawardene out there batting for his side, have scored 43 runs.

West Indies, represented by Viv Richards and Yohan Blake, are next.

##### Afghanistan is the first side to take part in this little event, and they have scored a total of 52 runs.

The challenge will be to score as many runs as possible in sixty seconds.

Former Australia batsman David Boon is the umpire for this little game.

##### A legend is in attendance at the opening ceremony in London.

Look who's arrived at the #CWC19 Opening Party

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) May 29, 2019

That's a thing of pressure and a thing of pride as well.

We'll look to utilise the crowd advantage," says India skipper Virat Kohli at the event.

Tomorrow's obviously a very exciting day.

Hoep to be good hosts," says England captain Eoin Morgan at the opening ceremony.

##### Aaaaand we're underway with the opening ceremony, with former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff among those conducting the event at Sri Lanka.

The event will begin with the team captains arriving on the stage.

##### England favourites to win World Cup ahead of India, says Sunil GavaskarSunil

Gavaskar says Eoin Morgan's England will be the team to beat at the World Cup, with home advantage giving them a vital edge over India.

##### The crowd's starting to build up at the venue where the opening ceremony is set to take place in a few minutes' time.

The fans are readying themselves for the start of the #CWC19 Opening Party!

##### Hosts England have been widely considered favourites by a number of experts, as well as fans, and many believe the current side led by Eoin Morgan has the best chance to end the men's team's hoodoo as far as the prestigious event is concerned.

Skipper Eoin Morgan believes winning the World Cup on home soil would mean a huge amount for sport in England.

##### The 2019 World Cup is less than a day away from kickoff now, and the release and promotion of the official theme song for the tournament is one of the indicators of the event knocking at our doorstep.

Telford Vice previews the tournament, looking at some of the off-field factors to keep in mind as we head into the cricketing carnival that is set to take place over the course of more than a month.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost's coverage of

The 12 edition of the cricket World Cup would kickoff on Thursday (30 May) with hosts England taking on South Africa at the Kennington Oval in London.

But the biggest tournament in the sport is all set for an official launch on Wednesday (29 May), a day ahead of the inaugural match.

The official launch which is also being called the opening party which will take place at The Mall, in front of Buckingham Palace in central London.

4,000 fans are expected to attend the event, which will also be broadcast live across the globe.

Tickets for the event were allocated through a ballot system, which is now shut.

What to expect from the opening ceremony?

Steve Elworthy, managing director of World Cup 2019 said: "The Opening Party will capture the very essence of what makes this tournament so special and will be hugely exciting for the fans that are lucky enough to attend but also across broadcast we will show the world what they have to look forward to over the next 45 days of cricket action.

"The Mall, with Buckingham Palace in the background, is synonymous with some of the biggest events held in the UK and is instantly recognisable to everyone around the globe.

It will be a fitting celebration of a World Cup, cricket and sport with diversity at its core."

According to reports, while the opening ceremony will be attended by numerous legends of the game, ICC has decided to keep the captains away from the event in order to keep them fresh for the tournament.

For all the latest news, opinions and analysis from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, click here

#ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony

#ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming

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Hubli Tigers beat Belagavi Panthers by 5 wickets

Bijapur Bulls beat Mysuru Warriors by 8 wickets

Shivamogga Lions beat Bengaluru Blasters by 7 wickets (VJD method)

Ballari Tuskers beat Bijapur Bulls by 7 wickets

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Thailand Women beat Netherlands Women by 93 runs

Ireland Women beat Scotland Women by 9 wickets

Scotland Women beat Netherlands Women by 62 runs (D/L method)

Thailand Women beat Ireland Women by 7 wickets (D/L method)

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The opening ceremony took place on The Mall during the evening of 29 May 2019, a day before the start of the World Cup. Andrew Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Shibani Dandekar hosted the event. A 60-second challenge took place among the 10 participating 'teams', with each side represented by two guest figures each, involving Viv Richards, Anil Kumble, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, Brett Lee, Kevin Pietersen, Farhan Akhtar, Malala Yousafzai, Jaya Ahsan, Yohan Blake, Damayanthi Dharsha, Azhar Ali, Abdur Razzak, James Franklin, Steven Pienaar, Chris Hughes, Sean Fitzpatrick and Pat Cash, while David Boon was the umpire for the game. England won the game. England won by scoring 74 points. Australia came second.


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NEWARK — Before a road game against the Minnesota Wild in January, the Devils had a meal at the team hotel.

On his way out, forward Beau Bennett spotted an open piano in the lobby, which to him was as attractive as an open net at a hockey rink.

Bennett sat down and began playing, and Devils Coach John Hynes and his staff stopped to listen.

Hynes had also coached Bennett in the minor leagues, in the Penguins organization, but he had no idea that Bennett was adept at piano.

"I don't remember what he played, but I do remember it was pretty good."

Bennett, 25, whose musical tastes lean more toward alternative rock than classical, might not be in position to play hockey — and the piano — were it not for a pledge he made to his parents years ago.

Bennett grew up in Gardena, Calif., south of Los Angeles.

He and his three siblings — Wade, 26; Shane, 22; and Bailey, 18 — have all played hockey, but not before they promised their parents, Kirk and Louanna, that they would also take up a more artistic hobby.

"We could tell they were athletes," Kirk Bennett said recently, "but we wanted them to be well rounded."

Wade, a former defenseman, played drums, piano and guitar because, Beau said, "he had problems sticking with something."

Shane, a forward on the University of Denver's club hockey team and the sibling Beau calls "the science nerd," became a voracious reader.

Bailey, a forward for a junior women's team in New Hampshire, picked dance and the piano.

"It was funny that we all kind of chose different things," Bennett said.

Bennett, who started in roller hockey, took up piano at age 8 in exchange for playing ice hockey and admits to being less than enthusiastic about taking lessons.

But he stuck with them until he was 13, by which time he could read music and teach himself songs.

That could have been the end of the story, but Bennett liked playing piano.

He still plays when he can, even though he does not have a keyboard in his Jersey City apartment.

His repertory includes "Faithfully" by Journey, "Right Now" by Van Halen and "Apologize" by OneRepublic, which he said was "my go-to if I want to sit down and really play for people."

Bennett, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound right wing, played as a teenager for the Los Angeles Junior Kings and the Penticton Vees, a junior A team in British Columbia, where he scored 41 goals in 56 games.

He then played at the University of Denver for two seasons.

By then, Bennett had been selected in the first round, No. 20 overall, by the Penguins in the 2010 N.H.L. draft at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, becoming the highest drafted California high school player ever.

Devils General Manager Ray Shero, who was with Pittsburgh at the time, said he was impressed that Bennett had played well at Penticton, a long way from home.

"It was, and still is, a real strong club up there," Shero said.

"And he could have stayed in California."

He added: "I think he really followed his passion.

He's a real byproduct of his upbringing — a well-rounded kid, a well-read kid."

Although Bennett missed most of his sophomore season at Denver with a wrist injury, he signed with the Penguins and made his N.H.L. debut in February 2013.

He played parts of four seasons in Pittsburgh and had a small role in helping the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2016.

Bennett has three goals and eight assists in 49 games for the Devils this season after being acquired by Shero for a third-round draft choice last summer.

"He was deserving of the opportunity," Shero said.

He got into one playoff game for them last year, but he worked hard, staying every day after practice with the other guys."

Bennett was sidelined by two injuries this season, missing nine games with what the Devils called a lower-body injury and three games with a lacerated right leg.

Shero said he was happy with what Bennett had done while healthy, but added that injuries had disrupted his season.

To an extent, Bennett's piano playing has also been disrupted.

When he moved to Jersey City, he did not have the upright keyboard his parents had bought him.

Through a mix-up, the instrument, in storage in Pittsburgh, had been resold.

His apartment, however, is too small for a piano, and his contract with the Devils is for just one year.

"Any time when we're on the road, and there's one in the lobby, I sit down and make sure I remember how to play," Bennett said.

"I don't play as much as I used to — based on not having a piano."

He added: "It's something that's fun when you're good at it, but it can be just a struggle.

If you're not good at surfing, it's not fun.

Once I got to 13, and I was able to read music and teach myself — I have a very good memory, so I can play without reading music.

But now I realize why my parents wanted me to do it — just to be more well rounded."

Playing the piano is a nice way to escape a disappointing Devils season, and it does help him play hockey.

"You can soften up your hands," Bennett said.

"It's hand-eye coordination, where you're trying to look up but also see your fingers touch the rake."

When he is finally able buy a house, he plans to include a room for a piano.

Asked if he plans to turn the piano into a career — or even play for tips at a local bar — Bennett said: "Oh, no.

I hated it at the time going to lessons."

But then he paused and smiled, thinking about his parents' deal.

"I'll probably do the same thing for my kids," he said.

"They'll probably hate me for it, but they're going to thank me later in life."

A version of this article appears in print on , Section B, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Devils Have Piano Man Who Plays Right Wing.

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NEWARK — Before a road game against the Minnesota Wild in January, the Devils had a meal at the team hotel.

On his way out, forward Beau Bennett spotted an open piano in the lobby, which to him was as attractive as an open net at a hockey rink.

Bennett sat down and began playing, and Devils Coach John Hynes and his staff stopped to listen.

Hynes had also coached Bennett in the minor leagues, in the Penguins organization, but he had no idea that Bennett was adept at piano.

"I don't remember what he played, but I do remember it was pretty good."

Bennett, 25, whose musical tastes lean more toward alternative rock than classical, might not be in position to play hockey — and the piano — were it not for a pledge he made to his parents years ago.

Bennett grew up in Gardena, Calif., south of Los Angeles.

He and his three siblings — Wade, 26; Shane, 22; and Bailey, 18 — have all played hockey, but not before they promised their parents, Kirk and Louanna, that they would also take up a more artistic hobby.

"We could tell they were athletes," Kirk Bennett said recently, "but we wanted them to be well rounded."

Wade, a former defenseman, played drums, piano and guitar because, Beau said, "he had problems sticking with something."

Shane, a forward on the University of Denver's club hockey team and the sibling Beau calls "the science nerd," became a voracious reader.

Bailey, a forward for a junior women's team in New Hampshire, picked dance and the piano.

"It was funny that we all kind of chose different things," Bennett said.

Bennett, who started in roller hockey, took up piano at age 8 in exchange for playing ice hockey and admits to being less than enthusiastic about taking lessons.

But he stuck with them until he was 13, by which time he could read music and teach himself songs.

That could have been the end of the story, but Bennett liked playing piano.

He still plays when he can, even though he does not have a keyboard in his Jersey City apartment.

His repertory includes "Faithfully" by Journey, "Right Now" by Van Halen and "Apologize" by OneRepublic, which he said was "my go-to if I want to sit down and really play for people."

Bennett, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound right wing, played as a teenager for the Los Angeles Junior Kings and the Penticton Vees, a junior A team in British Columbia, where he scored 41 goals in 56 games.

He then played at the University of Denver for two seasons.

By then, Bennett had been selected in the first round, No. 20 overall, by the Penguins in the 2010 N.H.L. draft at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, becoming the highest drafted California high school player ever.

Devils General Manager Ray Shero, who was with Pittsburgh at the time, said he was impressed that Bennett had played well at Penticton, a long way from home.

"It was, and still is, a real strong club up there," Shero said.

"And he could have stayed in California."

He added: "I think he really followed his passion.

He's a real byproduct of his upbringing — a well-rounded kid, a well-read kid."

Although Bennett missed most of his sophomore season at Denver with a wrist injury, he signed with the Penguins and made his N.H.L. debut in February 2013.

He played parts of four seasons in Pittsburgh and had a small role in helping the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2016.

Bennett has three goals and eight assists in 49 games for the Devils this season after being acquired by Shero for a third-round draft choice last summer.

"He was deserving of the opportunity," Shero said.

He got into one playoff game for them last year, but he worked hard, staying every day after practice with the other guys."

Bennett was sidelined by two injuries this season, missing nine games with what the Devils called a lower-body injury and three games with a lacerated right leg.

Shero said he was happy with what Bennett had done while healthy, but added that injuries had disrupted his season.

To an extent, Bennett's piano playing has also been disrupted.

When he moved to Jersey City, he did not have the upright keyboard his parents had bought him.

Through a mix-up, the instrument, in storage in Pittsburgh, had been resold.

His apartment, however, is too small for a piano, and his contract with the Devils is for just one year.

"Any time when we're on the road, and there's one in the lobby, I sit down and make sure I remember how to play," Bennett said.

"I don't play as much as I used to — based on not having a piano."

He added: "It's something that's fun when you're good at it, but it can be just a struggle.

If you're not good at surfing, it's not fun.

Once I got to 13, and I was able to read music and teach myself — I have a very good memory, so I can play without reading music.

But now I realize why my parents wanted me to do it — just to be more well rounded."

Playing the piano is a nice way to escape a disappointing Devils season, and it does help him play hockey.

"You can soften up your hands," Bennett said.

"It's hand-eye coordination, where you're trying to look up but also see your fingers touch the rake."

When he is finally able buy a house, he plans to include a room for a piano.

Asked if he plans to turn the piano into a career — or even play for tips at a local bar — Bennett said: "Oh, no.

I hated it at the time going to lessons."

But then he paused and smiled, thinking about his parents' deal.

"I'll probably do the same thing for my kids," he said.

"They'll probably hate me for it, but they're going to thank me later in life."

A version of this article appears in print on , Section B, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Devils Have Piano Man Who Plays Right Wing.

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## N.H.L. Clubs, Meet Your Toughest Foe: The Schedule

## Departing Red Wings Fill Joe Louis Arena With Memories, Not Wins

## Even for Home Games, the Coach Is Away

Bennett graduated from Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, California. He is the son of Kirk and Louanna Bennett. He has three siblings.


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NEWARK — Before a road game against the Minnesota Wild in January, the Devils had a meal at the team hotel.

On his way out, forward Beau Bennett spotted an open piano in the lobby, which to him was as attractive as an open net at a hockey rink.

Bennett sat down and began playing, and Devils Coach John Hynes and his staff stopped to listen.

Hynes had also coached Bennett in the minor leagues, in the Penguins organization, but he had no idea that Bennett was adept at piano.

"I don't remember what he played, but I do remember it was pretty good."

Bennett, 25, whose musical tastes lean more toward alternative rock than classical, might not be in position to play hockey — and the piano — were it not for a pledge he made to his parents years ago.

Bennett grew up in Gardena, Calif., south of Los Angeles.

He and his three siblings — Wade, 26; Shane, 22; and Bailey, 18 — have all played hockey, but not before they promised their parents, Kirk and Louanna, that they would also take up a more artistic hobby.

"We could tell they were athletes," Kirk Bennett said recently, "but we wanted them to be well rounded."

Wade, a former defenseman, played drums, piano and guitar because, Beau said, "he had problems sticking with something."

Shane, a forward on the University of Denver's club hockey team and the sibling Beau calls "the science nerd," became a voracious reader.

Bailey, a forward for a junior women's team in New Hampshire, picked dance and the piano.

"It was funny that we all kind of chose different things," Bennett said.

Bennett, who started in roller hockey, took up piano at age 8 in exchange for playing ice hockey and admits to being less than enthusiastic about taking lessons.

But he stuck with them until he was 13, by which time he could read music and teach himself songs.

That could have been the end of the story, but Bennett liked playing piano.

He still plays when he can, even though he does not have a keyboard in his Jersey City apartment.

His repertory includes "Faithfully" by Journey, "Right Now" by Van Halen and "Apologize" by OneRepublic, which he said was "my go-to if I want to sit down and really play for people."

Bennett, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound right wing, played as a teenager for the Los Angeles Junior Kings and the Penticton Vees, a junior A team in British Columbia, where he scored 41 goals in 56 games.

He then played at the University of Denver for two seasons.

By then, Bennett had been selected in the first round, No. 20 overall, by the Penguins in the 2010 N.H.L. draft at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, becoming the highest drafted California high school player ever.

Devils General Manager Ray Shero, who was with Pittsburgh at the time, said he was impressed that Bennett had played well at Penticton, a long way from home.

"It was, and still is, a real strong club up there," Shero said.

"And he could have stayed in California."

He added: "I think he really followed his passion.

He's a real byproduct of his upbringing — a well-rounded kid, a well-read kid."

Although Bennett missed most of his sophomore season at Denver with a wrist injury, he signed with the Penguins and made his N.H.L. debut in February 2013.

He played parts of four seasons in Pittsburgh and had a small role in helping the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2016.

Bennett has three goals and eight assists in 49 games for the Devils this season after being acquired by Shero for a third-round draft choice last summer.

"He was deserving of the opportunity," Shero said.

He got into one playoff game for them last year, but he worked hard, staying every day after practice with the other guys."

Bennett was sidelined by two injuries this season, missing nine games with what the Devils called a lower-body injury and three games with a lacerated right leg.

Shero said he was happy with what Bennett had done while healthy, but added that injuries had disrupted his season.

To an extent, Bennett's piano playing has also been disrupted.

When he moved to Jersey City, he did not have the upright keyboard his parents had bought him.

Through a mix-up, the instrument, in storage in Pittsburgh, had been resold.

His apartment, however, is too small for a piano, and his contract with the Devils is for just one year.

"Any time when we're on the road, and there's one in the lobby, I sit down and make sure I remember how to play," Bennett said.

"I don't play as much as I used to — based on not having a piano."

He added: "It's something that's fun when you're good at it, but it can be just a struggle.

If you're not good at surfing, it's not fun.

Once I got to 13, and I was able to read music and teach myself — I have a very good memory, so I can play without reading music.

But now I realize why my parents wanted me to do it — just to be more well rounded."

Playing the piano is a nice way to escape a disappointing Devils season, and it does help him play hockey.

"You can soften up your hands," Bennett said.

"It's hand-eye coordination, where you're trying to look up but also see your fingers touch the rake."

When he is finally able buy a house, he plans to include a room for a piano.

Asked if he plans to turn the piano into a career — or even play for tips at a local bar — Bennett said: "Oh, no.

I hated it at the time going to lessons."

But then he paused and smiled, thinking about his parents' deal.

"I'll probably do the same thing for my kids," he said.

"They'll probably hate me for it, but they're going to thank me later in life."

A version of this article appears in print on , Section B, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Devils Have Piano Man Who Plays Right Wing.

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NEWARK — Before a road game against the Minnesota Wild in January, the Devils had a meal at the team hotel.

On his way out, forward Beau Bennett spotted an open piano in the lobby, which to him was as attractive as an open net at a hockey rink.

Bennett sat down and began playing, and Devils Coach John Hynes and his staff stopped to listen.

Hynes had also coached Bennett in the minor leagues, in the Penguins organization, but he had no idea that Bennett was adept at piano.

"I don't remember what he played, but I do remember it was pretty good."

Bennett, 25, whose musical tastes lean more toward alternative rock than classical, might not be in position to play hockey — and the piano — were it not for a pledge he made to his parents years ago.

Bennett grew up in Gardena, Calif., south of Los Angeles.

He and his three siblings — Wade, 26; Shane, 22; and Bailey, 18 — have all played hockey, but not before they promised their parents, Kirk and Louanna, that they would also take up a more artistic hobby.

"We could tell they were athletes," Kirk Bennett said recently, "but we wanted them to be well rounded."

Wade, a former defenseman, played drums, piano and guitar because, Beau said, "he had problems sticking with something."

Shane, a forward on the University of Denver's club hockey team and the sibling Beau calls "the science nerd," became a voracious reader.

Bailey, a forward for a junior women's team in New Hampshire, picked dance and the piano.

"It was funny that we all kind of chose different things," Bennett said.

Bennett, who started in roller hockey, took up piano at age 8 in exchange for playing ice hockey and admits to being less than enthusiastic about taking lessons.

But he stuck with them until he was 13, by which time he could read music and teach himself songs.

That could have been the end of the story, but Bennett liked playing piano.

He still plays when he can, even though he does not have a keyboard in his Jersey City apartment.

His repertory includes "Faithfully" by Journey, "Right Now" by Van Halen and "Apologize" by OneRepublic, which he said was "my go-to if I want to sit down and really play for people."

Bennett, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound right wing, played as a teenager for the Los Angeles Junior Kings and the Penticton Vees, a junior A team in British Columbia, where he scored 41 goals in 56 games.

He then played at the University of Denver for two seasons.

By then, Bennett had been selected in the first round, No. 20 overall, by the Penguins in the 2010 N.H.L. draft at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, becoming the highest drafted California high school player ever.

Devils General Manager Ray Shero, who was with Pittsburgh at the time, said he was impressed that Bennett had played well at Penticton, a long way from home.

"It was, and still is, a real strong club up there," Shero said.

"And he could have stayed in California."

He added: "I think he really followed his passion.

He's a real byproduct of his upbringing — a well-rounded kid, a well-read kid."

Although Bennett missed most of his sophomore season at Denver with a wrist injury, he signed with the Penguins and made his N.H.L. debut in February 2013.

He played parts of four seasons in Pittsburgh and had a small role in helping the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2016.

Bennett has three goals and eight assists in 49 games for the Devils this season after being acquired by Shero for a third-round draft choice last summer.

"He was deserving of the opportunity," Shero said.

He got into one playoff game for them last year, but he worked hard, staying every day after practice with the other guys."

Bennett was sidelined by two injuries this season, missing nine games with what the Devils called a lower-body injury and three games with a lacerated right leg.

Shero said he was happy with what Bennett had done while healthy, but added that injuries had disrupted his season.

To an extent, Bennett's piano playing has also been disrupted.

When he moved to Jersey City, he did not have the upright keyboard his parents had bought him.

Through a mix-up, the instrument, in storage in Pittsburgh, had been resold.

His apartment, however, is too small for a piano, and his contract with the Devils is for just one year.

"Any time when we're on the road, and there's one in the lobby, I sit down and make sure I remember how to play," Bennett said.

"I don't play as much as I used to — based on not having a piano."

He added: "It's something that's fun when you're good at it, but it can be just a struggle.

If you're not good at surfing, it's not fun.

Once I got to 13, and I was able to read music and teach myself — I have a very good memory, so I can play without reading music.

But now I realize why my parents wanted me to do it — just to be more well rounded."

Playing the piano is a nice way to escape a disappointing Devils season, and it does help him play hockey.

"You can soften up your hands," Bennett said.

"It's hand-eye coordination, where you're trying to look up but also see your fingers touch the rake."

When he is finally able buy a house, he plans to include a room for a piano.

Asked if he plans to turn the piano into a career — or even play for tips at a local bar — Bennett said: "Oh, no.

I hated it at the time going to lessons."

But then he paused and smiled, thinking about his parents' deal.

"I'll probably do the same thing for my kids," he said.

"They'll probably hate me for it, but they're going to thank me later in life."

A version of this article appears in print on , Section B, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Devils Have Piano Man Who Plays Right Wing.

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## Departing Red Wings Fill Joe Louis Arena With Memories, Not Wins

## Even for Home Games, the Coach Is Away

Bennett graduated from Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, California. He is the son of Kirk and Louanna Bennett. He has three siblings. His first sibling is Wade. His second sibling is Shane.


As of 2015, the average high temperatures have risen.

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# Temperatures have risen in nearly every US state since 1900

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Average temperatures have risen in every US state since the early 1900s, causing extreme summers, longer wildfire and allergy seasons, declines in crop and livestock production, and the spread of tropical diseases to be more common.

That's according to a new report by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), which looked at how temperatures have changed in the US since 1900.

The NCDC calculated the average temperature for each state from 2011 to 2014 (the most recent data available), and then found the difference compared to its 20th century average.

NASA scientists, among many other researchers, say that Earth is warming at a pace unprecedented in 1,000 years.

The past three years were the hottest on record, and in 2017, temperatures have already reached their highest levels in history in some areas, from California to Vietnam.

By the 2050s, New York City could see up to seven heat waves per year, with maximum temperatures at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for about 60 days — twice what the city currently experiences.

The phenomenon is largely a symptom of climate change, accelerated by carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

In an open letter published June 28, six prominent scientists and diplomats, including former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres and physicist Stefan Rahmstorf, wrote that the world has approximately three years before the worst effects of climate change take hold.

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If emissions can be permanently lowered by 2020, global temperatures will likely avoid reaching an irreversible threshold, they wrote.

Impacts would include rapid deforestation, floods from rising sea levels, and unpredictable weather shifts that could ravage agriculture and affect life on the coasts, where the vast majority of people live.

As seen in the map above, in the majority of states, average temperatures have only risen around 1 or 2 degrees since the 20th century.

That may not seem like much, but the country isalready seeing effects from climate change (like the ones described above).

The Paris Agreement, established in 2015, aims to keep global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees, a threshold that scientists say would have catastrophic and irreversible effects on the planet.

The US, which is now expected to leave the accord in 2019, set a goal to reduce national emissions 26% below 2005 levels by 2025.

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On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Huntington Park, California. Annually the snowfall is 0 inches. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 48.


The average high temperatures have risen ranging from the low to mid 90's.

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By 2050, New York City could see up to seven heat waves per year.

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### What the Polish village with no baby boys for a decade tells us about statistics

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Average temperatures have risen in every US state since the early 1900s, causing extreme summers, longer wildfire and allergy seasons, declines in crop and livestock production, and the spread of tropical diseases to be more common.

That's according to a new report by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), which looked at how temperatures have changed in the US since 1900.

The NCDC calculated the average temperature for each state from 2011 to 2014 (the most recent data available), and then found the difference compared to its 20th century average.

NASA scientists, among many other researchers, say that Earth is warming at a pace unprecedented in 1,000 years.

The past three years were the hottest on record, and in 2017, temperatures have already reached their highest levels in history in some areas, from California to Vietnam.

By the 2050s, New York City could see up to seven heat waves per year, with maximum temperatures at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for about 60 days — twice what the city currently experiences.

The phenomenon is largely a symptom of climate change, accelerated by carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

In an open letter published June 28, six prominent scientists and diplomats, including former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres and physicist Stefan Rahmstorf, wrote that the world has approximately three years before the worst effects of climate change take hold.

Are these the innovations that will save us from climate change?

Our oceans are in crisis – here are 5 things we can do to save them

3 signs that the world is already fighting back against climate change

If emissions can be permanently lowered by 2020, global temperatures will likely avoid reaching an irreversible threshold, they wrote.

Impacts would include rapid deforestation, floods from rising sea levels, and unpredictable weather shifts that could ravage agriculture and affect life on the coasts, where the vast majority of people live.

As seen in the map above, in the majority of states, average temperatures have only risen around 1 or 2 degrees since the 20th century.

That may not seem like much, but the country isalready seeing effects from climate change (like the ones described above).

The Paris Agreement, established in 2015, aims to keep global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees, a threshold that scientists say would have catastrophic and irreversible effects on the planet.

The US, which is now expected to leave the accord in 2019, set a goal to reduce national emissions 26% below 2005 levels by 2025.

A weekly update of what's on the Global Agenda

### The Amazon is reaching a dangerous tipping-point.

We need to scale solutions now if we have any chance of saving it

Paulo Barreto and Robert Muggah 23 Aug 2019

### Fraudulent fish, refugee myths, the racial wealth gap and other top stories of the week

### After 13 years of research, scientists know how to save the world's coral reefs

### The 'lungs of the planet' are on fire

Aylin Woodward · Business Insider 22 Aug 2019

### This chart shows just how abnormally hot it's been in 2019

Katharina Buchholz · Statista 22 Aug 2019

### This is how cities around the world can avoid a water crisis

Brett Walton · Circle of Blue 22 Aug 2019

### Long-term exposure to air pollution is like smoking a pack of cigarettes a day

On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Huntington Park, California. Annually the snowfall is 0 inches. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 48. As of 2015, the average high temperatures have risen.


After recording a new album with the band, Nelson left in July 2009.

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# ANTHRAX Splits With Singer DAN NELSON; JOHN BUSH To Fill In For U.K.'s SONISPHERE

ANTHRAX's manager, Izvor Zivkovic of Split Media, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"As announced last week, thrash legends ANTHRAX regretfully cancelled the first three dates on the second leg of their European tour due to new vocalist Dan Nelson's unexpected illness.

An additional seven European dates are also cancelled, those scheduled from July 22 to July 30.

"ANTHRAX is thrilled to announce that they will play the August 1 Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, England, with their good friend John Bush [ANTHRAX's singer from 1992 to 2005] joining them for a very special one-off performance.

"The members of ANTHRAX have confirmed the departure of vocalist Dan Nelson.

In light of this development, ANTHRAX's slot on the U.S. SLIPKNOT dates set for August and September, has also been cancelled.

ANTHRAX is already actively considering lead singer candidates, and looks forward to hitting the road before the end of the year."

*UPDATE: According to ANTHRAX's management, the band's new album, "Worship Music", which was previously due in Europe on October 23 via Nuclear Blast Records, will now be "pushed back to a later date."

It is not presently clear if Dan Nelson's tracks will be erased from the CD, which was recently mixed at a New Orleans studio by Dave Fortman (a former member of UGLY KID JOE who has also worked with artists such as MUDVAYNE, EVANESCENCE).***

ANTHRAX (with John Bush) performing in Chicago in February 2005:

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Dan Spitz left Anthrax in 1995 to become a professional watchmaker. Guitars on "Stomp 442" were recorded by Ian, Benante, Paul Crook and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell. Crook remained with Anthrax for touring and recording after the release of "Stomp 442", although never became an official member. He was replaced in August 2001 by former Boiler Room guitarist Rob Caggiano. Bello briefly left in March 2004 to join Helmet, with Joey Vera temporarily taking his place. It was announced in April 2005 that Belladonna, Spitz and Bello would return to Anthrax for a reunion tour and potentially new recordings. "Alive 2" was recorded on the tour, but by January 2007 the reunion had fallen through as Belladonna had reportedly chosen not to continue working with the other members.
 By the end of 2007, the group had enlisted Dan Nelson as its new lead vocalist and brought back Caggiano.


Nelson was replaced for future tour dates by Bush.

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# ANTHRAX Splits With Singer DAN NELSON; JOHN BUSH To Fill In For U.K.'s SONISPHERE

ANTHRAX's manager, Izvor Zivkovic of Split Media, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"As announced last week, thrash legends ANTHRAX regretfully cancelled the first three dates on the second leg of their European tour due to new vocalist Dan Nelson's unexpected illness.

An additional seven European dates are also cancelled, those scheduled from July 22 to July 30.

"ANTHRAX is thrilled to announce that they will play the August 1 Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, England, with their good friend John Bush [ANTHRAX's singer from 1992 to 2005] joining them for a very special one-off performance.

"The members of ANTHRAX have confirmed the departure of vocalist Dan Nelson.

In light of this development, ANTHRAX's slot on the U.S. SLIPKNOT dates set for August and September, has also been cancelled.

ANTHRAX is already actively considering lead singer candidates, and looks forward to hitting the road before the end of the year."

*UPDATE: According to ANTHRAX's management, the band's new album, "Worship Music", which was previously due in Europe on October 23 via Nuclear Blast Records, will now be "pushed back to a later date."

It is not presently clear if Dan Nelson's tracks will be erased from the CD, which was recently mixed at a New Orleans studio by Dave Fortman (a former member of UGLY KID JOE who has also worked with artists such as MUDVAYNE, EVANESCENCE).***

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Dan Spitz left Anthrax in 1995 to become a professional watchmaker. Guitars on "Stomp 442" were recorded by Ian, Benante, Paul Crook and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell. Crook remained with Anthrax for touring and recording after the release of "Stomp 442", although never became an official member. He was replaced in August 2001 by former Boiler Room guitarist Rob Caggiano. Bello briefly left in March 2004 to join Helmet, with Joey Vera temporarily taking his place. It was announced in April 2005 that Belladonna, Spitz and Bello would return to Anthrax for a reunion tour and potentially new recordings. "Alive 2" was recorded on the tour, but by January 2007 the reunion had fallen through as Belladonna had reportedly chosen not to continue working with the other members.
 By the end of 2007, the group had enlisted Dan Nelson as its new lead vocalist and brought back Caggiano. After recording a new album with the band, Nelson left in July 2009.


Her painting was influenced by the Buddhistischen Thangka Technik.

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Nomin Bold is a rising artist in Mongolia.

Trained in the traditional Mongol Zurag painting style, Nomin has become well known for her work mixing Buddhist imagery, which she uses as motifs and symbols of past traditions, and modernism.

Through her paintings, Nomin raises awareness on the cultural identity crisis and hopes to ignite a reflection on the importance of keeping tradition alive in the modern world.

Victoria Adelaide: Why did you start painting?

Nomin Bold: I've loved drawing since my childhood, so my parents encouraged me to become a painter.

This is what I love to do and I've never looked back.

"EARTH" (soil) 2019 – acrylic, canvas (245x145cm) | Painting by Nomin Bold.

You belong to the new generation of Mongol Zurag artists.

The Mongol Zurag style was pioneered in the aftermath of the 1921 Revolution when the social situation changed in Mongolia.

Consequently, it was impossible to recover the Buddhist thangka drawing techniques and to reconsider and show interest in past history as well.

Thus, artists were challenged to experiment in a restricted extent by themselves.

They practiced Western drawing techniques, then created many pieces of line drawings and became the main artists of their time.

However, those works were disregarded because they were judged as childish, poor, lacking in perspective, and shameful compared to Western paintings.

Today, it is recognized more explicitly that there is a strong truth, which is briefly stated in the Mongolian drawing style declaration: "Nomads represent the truth that will remain in the heart, instead of the truth observed by [the] eyes."

This is where the spirit of Mongolian drawing style lies.

Perhaps because art was perceived from different perspectives, the essence of Mongolian-style drawings was identified only when modernism was introduced to European art.

The singularity that makes Mongolian-style drawings so spectacular is their ability to make everything possible by representing any time and space on one canvas.

Ulaanbaatar, the city in which you live, has changed a lot over the past few years.

How do you feel about all those changes?

NB: Change and evolution are always welcome.

But when it's happening too drastically, as it is in this case, it makes life chaotic, uncomfortable, and this is not something I enjoy very much, I have to say…

VA: Female figures have an important place in your art.

NB: Female figures play an important role in what I do because I do not know men better than women.

Some say that in Mongolia, women and men have equal status.

However, I think the different genders cannot have equal status.

A man can never be like a woman and a woman can never be like a man.

Genders have been assigned to humans for a specific purpose, following the natural order.

VA: Combining tradition and modernism seems to be your trademark…

NB: I picture it through my work because globalization is an inevitable aspect of human society.

We may not like it—we may protest, object—but, in the end, it's impossible to stop it.

It is definitely the responsibility of every nation to preserve its traditions and heritage.

VA: What would you like viewers to reflect on when viewing some of your work?

My goal, and what I'd like to point out to people, is that they must respect the earth and Mother Nature.

I really would love for people to become more conscious about the need to take care of nature and our planet.

It is never too late to do the right thing; we can start now.

VA: Do you think art will always be used as a source of reflection?

NB: Not everyone is gifted with artistic abilities or a creative mind.

So, when we are, our art must be original to first catch people's attention then, later on, people will start becoming interested in its meaning.

VA: What is your creative process and how long does it take you to finalize a piece?

The longest piece I've ever had to do took more than a year to be completed.

I was working on it occasionally when I had the time.

It's important to keep in mind that every piece of art has its own processing rhythm.

NB: At the moment, I'm working on a piece called Love.

VA: What would you do if you were not an artist?

NB: I've asked myself that question a few times and I've never found the answer.

So, I suppose I must be involved in something that is so extraordinary, so precious to me, so great, that it makes it impossible for me to envision myself doing something different.

##### ...every piece of art has its own processing rhythm.

It's on a pulse and creates itself at its own pace.``

Nomin Bold (Mongolian: Болдын Номин; * 1982 in Ulaanbaatar) is a Mongolian painter. She is part of a new Generation of artists which uses the Mongol zurag. Nomin Bold was at the Mongol-Zurag-Class at the Art University in Ulan-Bator.