The 13th edition of the 50-over World Cup got under way in Ahmedabad on Thursday heralding six weeks of high-octane action in a country madly in love with the game.
Cricket is considered a religion in India, which remains pretty much a one-sport nation despite the country's improved performances in other sports.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, head into the tournament as the top-ranked one-day team and one of the tournament favourites, along with holders England and five-time winners Australia. It also means they are under tremendous pressure to perform in big tournaments and that burden of expectation will only be heavier at their home World Cup.
It is played in the mountains in Kashmir, the by-lanes in Kolkata, the slums in Mumbai and on the Marina beach in Chennai.
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