The Big Quarter Final. No quarter given, none asked.
The Bangladeshis were there, supporting their tigers.
And of course the Indian fans dominating the MCG, in support of their men in blue.
Office productivity went out the window in India.
But whether you flew to Melbourne or just skipped work and stayed at home, it was all worth it in the end. Team India stormed into the Semis, and every Indian, including Sachin Tendulkar, celebrated.
Of course, politicians were thrilled too.
Film star and BJP MP Paresh Rawal got into the act with this joke at the expense of some Bangladeshi Fans.
The memes came thick and fast. Some were mean. Even to Ishant Sharma.
Bangladeshi fans were upset, and outraged especially at one umpiring decision that gave centurion Rohit Sharma a reprieve.
But Indians continued to have fun.
Congratulations Dhoni and Team India, and watch out...it’s Oz or Pakistan up ahead.
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