The small Long Island station of Westbury was taken by surprise on Wednesday morning as commuters heading to New York City found themselves surrounded by a sea of deep blue. Cricket has made its way to New York, with efforts being made to establish the sport in this part of the world.
The buses arranged by the ICC to transport fans from the station to Nassau County ground were nearly empty until Wednesday morning when thousands of Indian fans from the US and Canada decided to showcase their love for the game. A techie named Abhay, who had driven for over four hours from Boston to be part of this historic event, expressed his excitement about the match.
Captain Rohit Sharma’s promise to leave something special for the fans here has heightened the excitement among spectators. Despite some struggling to secure tickets for the India-Pakistan game, fans like a young couple from Toronto flew in with their baby to witness the match. The anticipation for seeing Virat Kohli showcase his talent was high among spectators.
As the Indian bowlers took the field, the atmosphere was filled with music and the fluttering of
