Speaking on the occasion, Malala said she had been a big fan of cricket since her childhood.
She added “We now see more and more women take part in cricket.
I think women should take part more in sport.
We’re all here to celebrate cricket.”
The World Cup 2019 opening ceremony is taking place at the Mall, opposite Buckingham Palace in Central London.
Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff and Comedian Paddy McGuinness hosted the ceremony.
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