Although the imposing Narendra Modi Stadium was not filled to the brim on a Thursday morning as expected, a sizable crowd of cricketing faithful did turn up as India locked horns with the beleaguered West Indies.
A good number of fans came out on Dussehra Day to support Shubman Gill’s men, who went about their job of rattling the West Indies batsmen with clinical precision. The Indian supporters, armed with national flags and placards, created much-needed noise and fanfare to egg on the home side.
If the match extends into a third day, meaning there would be play on Saturday, we could see an even larger crowd at the venue. This would certainly add spice to the proceedings for both teams.
India’s insatiable appetite for cricket in any format was evident from the fans’ love for the sport, especially in a game that lacked the usual build-up around the stadium. On the eve of the match, there was hardly any excitement or frenzy near the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the atmosphere coming alive only on match day.
Coming at the tail end of the Navratri festivities, the crowd turnout—given the context of the match and surrounding circumstances—was not a bad one at all. Now, it all depends on how many days the Test match lasts.
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