Even the most rigid cricket atheists would admit that a few events ignite passion and excitement as the IPL does
Mumbai Indians fans cheer during IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday at the Wankhede. Pic/AFP
The old man near Bandra’s Ranwar sported an embarrassed smile, hastily retrieved the keys from his pocket and re-opened the shutter of his shop that he had just closed before lunch. It was barely even 12 PM. Shops here usually never shut down until 3 PM.