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World Cup Fever in India… From The Streets to the Banks of Ganga…In Photos !!!

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Indian Hindu Veda Vidyalaya (School) students play cricket on the bank of the river Ganga near Sangam in Allahabad on February 12, 2015. AFP

Indian Hindu Veda Vidyalaya (School) students play cricket on the bank of the river Ganga near Sangam in Allahabad on February 12, 2015. AFP

The Indian fans are pretty serious about their cricket, even if it's not played professionally. Perfection, dedication and determination while playing is the mantra even in gully cricket. AFP

The Indian fans are pretty serious about their cricket, even if it’s not played professionally. Perfection, dedication and determination while playing is the mantra even in gully cricket. AFP

It doesn't matter what the playing surface is. Whether it be concrete or sand. Such is the passion of cricket in India that people start playing cricket as soon as they find open spaces. AFP

It doesn’t matter what the playing surface is. Whether it be concrete or sand. Such is the passion of cricket in India that people start playing cricket as soon as they find open spaces.

And yes.....The concentration never drops.....AFP

And yes…..The concentration never drops..

The bowling actions vary and the batsmen have a tough task of playing bouncers, beamers and pacy deliveries without any protective gear. AFP

The bowling actions vary and the batsmen have a tough task of playing bouncers, beamers and pacy deliveries without any protective gear

On field dives, howlers, comical running and chaos. It's absolute fun watching a game of gully cricket on the streets of India or on the sands along the Ganga. AFP

On field dives, howlers, comical running and chaos. It’s absolute fun watching a game of gully cricket on the streets of India or on the sands along the Ganga.

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