It’s rare that travelers indulge in sporting events, but
there are a few crucial exceptions. One is Japanese baseball, which I have a
particular sentimental weakness for, but even more amazing is the spectacle of
cricket in India.
This snap
comes from the India-Australia match earlier this week in Vadodara. If you’re
looking to see the culture at its most populist—and the people at their most
comfortable—you won’t do better than this.