Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Opening ceremony of 22nd edition, in pics

Hockey captain Manpreet Singh and badminton star PV Sindhu were the two flagbearers for India at the CWG 2022 opening ceremony. (Source: Twitter)

Prince of Wales reads out the Queen's message to declare the 22nd Commonwealth Games open. (Source: Twitter)

Fireworks at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham during the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony. (Source: Twitter)

Hosts England make an appearance at the nations parade during the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony in Birmingham. (Source: Twitter)

Australia contingent, the hosts of 2018 CWG, during the nation's parade at the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony. (Source: Twitter)

Gargantuan bull in the Alexander stadium during the CWG 2022 opening ceremony, pulled along by overworked, underpaid female chain makers of the Industrial Revolution. Till the time the raging bull was there going on a rampage, it was the cynosure of all eyes at the glittering ceremony. (Source: Twitter)

Indian contingent arrives during the nations parade with hockey captain Manpreet Singh carrying the flag at the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony. (Source: Twitter)