On Saturday morning with a cool breeze wafting across, a father and his son climbed the stairs towards the lone stand allowing spectators at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He bumped into another family and quipped: “After seeing the 1983 film, my son is interested in cricket.” Coincidentally the statement was made on a day — June 25 — that marked the 39th anniversary of India’s historic World Cup triumph.
And inside the venue, another new order was being etched in domestic cricket with Madhya Pradesh setting itself up for its maiden Ranji Trophy title and that too at multiple-champion Mumbai’s expense.
