India is set to go head-to-head against England on Sunday in its sixth match of the ICC World Cup 2023. Fans across the nation are praying for the win of the ‘Men In Blue’ in their own ways. Cricket fans in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi were seen performing ‘Havan’ ahead of the match today.

#WATCH | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Cricket fans perform ‘havan’ ahead of the India vs England World Cup match in Lucknow today pic.twitter.com/kias0Xarpi

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Fans were also seen waving the Indian flag outside the match venue at Ekana Cricket Stadium. 

#WATCH | Lucknow, UP: Ahead of the India vs England match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Team India’s fans cheer outside the stadium. pic.twitter.com/AhvKtDo0kn

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A fan from Kanpur, Ravi Shankar Mishra while talking to news agency ANI said, “We are very excited and we have come from Kanpur. We are here to watch Virat and Rohit. We want Virat to hit a century again and we win… India will win the World Cup, there is no doubt. We have not slept the whole night, we were excited to come to the stadium for the match.”

#WATCH | Lucknow, UP: A fan from Kanpur, Ravi Shankar Mishra says, “We are very excited and we have come from Kanpur. We are here to watch Virat and Rohit. We want Virat to hit a century again and we win… India will win the World Cup, there is no doubt. We have not slept the… pic.twitter.com/DxAjM6vpo8

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Meanwhile, the Cricket fever has also gripped top diplomats. British High Commissioner, Alex Ellis, was seen playing cricket with the students of Prerna Girls School in Lucknow. 

#WATCH | Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India plays cricket with the students of Prerna Girls School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh pic.twitter.com/HNwMdJQJVh

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Ellis talked about the upcoming match and said, “I’m very excited to be in Lucknow. It’s the most beautiful city. I am a little anxious about the game because India are playing very well and England are not playing so well. But I hope that we’re going to see a really tight game. There are some great players on both sides and it’s just a pleasure to be here in Lucknow. I think India looks the best at the moment. Australia are coming through nicely. I think they look strong as well. South Africa’s batting is superb, probably India would be the favourite, I would think… I’m very excited for today’s match. I’ve seen England and India play many times before. It’s usually a good game, so I hope we’ll have the same today.”

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: On the India vs England match in Lucknow today, Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India says, “I’m very excited to be in Lucknow. It’s the most beautiful city. I am a little anxious about the game because India are playing very well and England are… pic.twitter.com/Dst2nV7OCI

— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023