Highlights from the opening ceremonies and training sessions of Pearls Cricket Cup held at Broward County Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida. The international series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was the first major cricket tournament in American history since Canada played against the U.S. in 1844.

FULL COVERAGE: New Zealand v Sri Lanka in Florida 2010

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Florida's Broward County cricket stadium is reflected on the sunglasses of Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Matthews during a training session.

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GROUP PHOTO - Teams from left: Jamaica, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and United States of America alongside match officials.

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Reggae band performs on stage at Broward County Regional Park.

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Reggae band performs on stage at Broward County Regional Park.

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Channa Upuli dance troupe performs ahead of the first T20 match.

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Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara prepares for a nets session.

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New Zealand all rounder Scott Styris arrives at the ground.

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SKY PROTEST - A small plane circles the cricket stadium with a banner, “Sri Lanka – Free Gen. Fonseka & Restore Democracy.”

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Lasith Malinga shares a smile.

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New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee steams in during a training session.

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Sanath Jayasuriya waits for his turn in the nets.

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Fort Lauderdale Police SWAT team escort for Sri Lanka Cricket team.