Beautiful Lush Green Brabourne

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz on 12th March 2023.

Checklist for fan to know.!

It was a beautiful afternoon of 10th March when I decided to book myself and family tickets for WPL match between Mumbai Indians & UP Warriorz to be played on 12th March on a Sunday Evening. It was a pleasant and nice experience to venture into South Mumbai after many days for me. The old structures of South Mumbai make you nostalgic and it took me back to my office days when I use to work there. Beautiful feeling.

India is growing rapidly and the first thing I noticed was my transportation to Churchgate my destination for the evening. AC local from Andheri to Churchgate was just a dream when I was a teenager and I used to just see them on television like a fantasy. Today it is reality, and the standard of that train is really good. Kudos to all the people who have made this fantasy a reality. Good things must be always appreciated. When we appreciate positive things, good feelings are not far away.

Checklist for Fans visiting stadium.

• 30 Mins before Match entry: If you are planning to watch a cricket match it possible that you will be missing the toss which happens 30 mins before the match. It was my experience that the gates are opened just 30 mins before the match and as a fan I would like it to be 1 hour before so that I can absorb the atmosphere. A fan needs time to acclimatize to the conditions. It could be a first for many of them as well. A point to note for the administrators of the game.
• Dont carry Coins: I am not sure you are aware of this or not but if you plan to visit the WPL,IPL or International matches do not carry coins in your wallet. The security at the stadium will take away all of your coins. I was not aware of this and lost mine.
• Do not carry any bottles or eateries: You cannot carry any bottles or eateries inside the stadium which is pretty fair. The use of bottles is prohibited after incidents of throwing them on the ground were reported in many matches. I think the coins too may fall in this same category. People may make use of it for getting players attention towards them and hurt them in process.
• Good Water arrangement: My experience is that a Bisleri drums were kept on the ground floor and disposable glasses were kept maintaining the hygiene level. It was pretty easy to quench the thirst
• Lack of aeration inside the stadium: With no fans around in the stadium it can be a nightmare on a hot day as there are not enough fan blowers and it can be very difficult for spectators to enjoy the game for long hours. Another point to note for BCCI.
• The above-mentioned points should have been mentioned when a person makes his booking. It could help him in strategizing his plan and will not be surprised at the venue.

When I entered inside the stadium it was amazing experience and the toss had just happened. I settled on my unnumbered seat. There is no allotment of seats in cricket stadium, and you can sit anywhere in the selected block as and vacant. The first notable feature to my eye was the ground itself. It is so lush, green and beautiful that anyone who likes greenery will enjoy that.

The grass is cut perfectly beautiful, and the evenness of the stadium needs special mention. I can feel the joy a player may have while playing on such beautiful stadiums. Brabourne is walkable from the Churchgate station and the nostalgia around it add to its charm. My home team Mumbai Indians playing was icing on the cake.

If you want to watch players from the close than watching it from stadium is not your cup of tea. If you have those thoughts, then it would be disappointing for you. If you are cricket lover, you must visit because a live match cannot be compared to television viewing. First is the actual buzzing beautiful atmosphere in which you are present.

Next is the skill level of players in a live match can be enjoyed more than television. Sound of cricket bat hitting a ball and joy it creates, the echo cannot be matched by television. The sweetness of that cannot be experienced in technology. The actual behavior of the players playing. The strategizing part before an over is bowled is often missed in advertisements on television. one can get to enjoy these small, beautiful moments at stadium.

If you are watching fast bowling on television and actually in the ground the television does not do justice to the bowler. There is so much difference between the output you get in TV and watching live. The way ball moves around the ground and breathtaking fielding by the players are small nuances of this beautiful game which can be enjoyed when you are actually at stadium. The amount of distance covered by fielder when he reaches to field the ball you will be surprised again. Television cannot provide justice to that.

The timing of batter and placement through the field also gives joy and no technology in the world can replace your eye. Your eye is the best camera of this world. It is the only capturing technology which has feelings and emotions. The joy one can get after watching live match is not measurable on any index. It is very personal and integral part to you as a fan.

The roller coaster of beautiful emotions while watching match inside stadium also can give you goosebumps. It’s a surreal feeling. Mumbai Indians beat UP Warriorz on the day and that gave me additional joy.Read the scorecard here.. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/women-s-premier-league-2022-23-1348825/up-warriorz-women-vs-mumbai-indians-women-10th-match-1358938/full-scorecard.

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