Sun smiles on cricket-crazy Rajkot
The prayers from the cricket fans were answered as Rajkot saw sunshine from early yesterday morning. The sunshine raised hopes that the second T20I between Bangladesh and India would take place without a hitch despite Cyclone Maha being a constant threat in the lead-up to the match.
The Tigers had seen bright and sunny days ever since arriving in Rajkot but a storm gathered in the early evening on Wednesday, raking in gusts of wind. The power went off at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium that evening. The storm had reportedly subsided and turned into a deep depression but the day was bright and sunny.
The city was abuzz as the sun shone throughout the day. Rajkot had only hosted two T20Is before this game and expectant crowds had gathered outside the stadium. While riding through the city, a taxi driver informed this reporter about cricket-crazy Rajkot.
“We are a small town but you know what, we are the craziest about cricket in all India,” he said. Asked about his favourite cricketer, he replied: “We don’t have a favourite here, we support India and that’s how we see the game.”
Pressed on who he sees as favourites, the cabbie said: “There is a huge chance India won’t win unless Rohit [Sharma] does something. Bangladesh are the team in form.”
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