‘War’ paint on, cricket fans went all out to support India
Monday, 20 November 2023 Fans gathered outside the stadium for the World Cup final, with many getting their faces painted and looking for last-minute tickets. One fan mentioned that they had come from Chandigarh to support the Indian team and get pictures with their favorite player. A man named Sunil Patni made money by painting fans' faces for Rs 10 each. Another couple traveled from the Netherlands and spent Rs 60,000 on tickets for the semi-final and final matches. However, their hopes were dashed as India did not win. Black marketeers were also seen selling tickets at inflated prices outside the stadium.
Fans arrive at the world's largest stadium in the city of Ahmedabad for the men's Cricket World Cup final match between India and Australia. The Narendra Modi Stadium's entrance is a sea of blue as Indian fans line the street outside, waiting to take their seats for the blockbuster match.
It is a case of not just all roads, but all rail lines, air routes – and, who knows, tunnels and teleporters – leading to Ahmedabad, where an unprecedented number of home fans are hoping to be..