World Cup 2023 IND vs AUS: Cricket fans gather outside Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of final

As the countdown of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final has been reduced to hours, Indian supporters from across the country have gathered outside the  Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hosts, India, and five-time champions will lock horns in the final clash on Sunday.

Indian cricket fans are hopeful that India will lift the trophy after 12 years. Several cricket fans offered prayers at Shani Mandir in Vadodara for team India's victory in the final. 

All our players are in top form: Rajeev Shukla

Earlier in the day, BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla announced, "The last match of the World Cup is scheduled for tomorrow. Team India has won all league matches and semi-finals. They gave an outstanding performance. I think our team will win the final tomorrow because both our bowling and batting are top-class. All our players are in top form. So, I am very hopeful that we will win the World Cup final tomorrow and lift the trophy."

Big expectations from Team India 

In a press conference, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that emotionally it is a huge game for himself and the team as well.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rohit said there are big expectations from Team India. He added that it is important for the players to stay focused during the match.

Rohit said, "See emotionally, it will be a huge game. There are big expectations. As a player, it is important for us to keep the focus. Rather than thinking about the occasion. Yes, it remains in the back of your mind we cannot hide away from it. For me, it is the biggest moment. I grew up watching One Day Cricket."

Furthermore, the Indian skipper also expressed that playing the final game of the World Cup will be a huge thing for him since he grew up watching 50-over format cricket.