India vs Afghanistan: Emotions at the Chinnaswamy in pictures

#1 Afghan fans throng the stadium

In the full spirit of the game

Hundreds of cricketing fans have come from the famed land of the Pashtuns, to see their beloved players take giant strides with the red ball. It is a distance of more than 2500 kilometres between Afghanistan and the Indian garden city of Bengaluru, but the visitors don't seem to mind.

Their faces and minds are full of joy and pride, as evident from the pictures themselves and from all the cheers that we have heard from the stands. Even kids seem to love the atmosphere, as they would be hoping to emulate their idols some day.

A considerable section of the Afghan crowd is visible in the stands, as the rain stays away, seemingly promising our lovely visitors a good day of play.