Mangalore: City Rises in Joy as India Pulls off Remarkable Victory
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Mar 30: Even as the Indian team scalped the last Pakistani wicket to pull of a remarkable victory and march into the finals of the World Cup, cricket fans across the city rose in jubilation, celebrating India's win in great joy.
Throughout the day on Wednesday March 30, the city had worn a deserted look, with people choosing to watch the match either in their homes or at publics places and shops where generous shopkeepers had placed televisions with the match on. Business was rather low, but nobody seemed to mind.
The entire city was glued to television sets, cheering as each Pakistani wicket fell, and expressing expert views on what India ought to do to win. There were some tense moments when Misbah-ul-Haq looked like he might take the match away, but Zaheer's last over confirmed Indian victory.
People celebrated with sweets, fireworks, greeting and congratulating each other. Some were seen carrying the Indian flag in joy, and even little kids joined in the fun. There was lots of dancing, singing, and even some live music in various parts of the city.
Mangalore: Indo-Pak Cricket Mania Grips City
Pics: Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS)
Mangalore, Mar 30: The entire country is gripped by cricket fever, and Mangalore has been no different.
On the day of the epic battle between the two arch rivals India and Pakistan at Mohali on Wednesday March 30, devoted cricket buffs in the city were seen watching the India-Pakistan World Cup semi-final on television at public places.
Many electronic shops had a TV placed outside the shop, exclusively meant for those who could not watch the game at home or office.
The city wore almost a deserted look by 2.30 pm.
Bank officials, shop keepers, students among others chose to watch the high-profile cricket action. Speaking to Daijiworld, Krishnaraj, a hotelier in Kankanady said that though many of his employees took leave, he could manage his business as there were very few customers.
For several days now cricket frenzy has been at its zenith, and on the D-day, the city, as expected, has chosen to turn its full attention on the action in Mohali.