ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Photos

India vs Sri Lanka: Smurfs, flags and fans

June 20, 2013 20:03

The enthuastic India and Sri Lanka fans came out in numbers to support their team during the second semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy at Cardiff.

Zoom

India and Sri Lanka faced each other for the ninth time in an ICC event during their semi-final clash at Cardiff.
Zoom

Fans came dressed as Smurfs, the Belgian comic characters, to support their team at Cardiff during semi-final tie between India and Sri Lanka.
Zoom

Supporters dressed as smurfs - of all shapes and sizes - thronged Cardiff's Swalec Stadium for the semifinal between India and Sri Lanka.
Zoom

It doesn't matter if he is playing or not, but Sachin Tendulkar's supporters are always seen cheering him and Team India.
Zoom

Indian fans seen donning turbans and dupattas outside the Sophia Gardens stadium, Cardiff.
Zoom

A man selling Indian flags outside the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff ahead of semis between India and Sri Lanka.
Zoom

Indian team seen warming up in the morning, under the overcast conditions, before the start of their much-awaited semi-finals tie.
Zoom

Ahead of the start of the semi-final, fans line up to get a closer glance at India skipper MS Dhoni as Team India warmed up on Thursday at the Sophia Gardens.
Zoom

In between many Indian supporters, there were few Sri Lankan fans as well.
Zoom

Indian and Sri Lankan fans pose for a photograph before the start of play.
Zoom

Fans come well prepared with umbrellas as rain was predicted for most of the day on Thursday.
Zoom

Fans, with their friends and family, posing for a snap just before the start of the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Cardiff.
Zoom

Some of the Indian supporters even posed as Santa Claus. The chilly conditions on Thursday, were quite similar to the winter season in North India, reminding the supporters of weather during Christmas time.
Zoom

An Indian fan with the traditional tricolour garland, standing next to a souvenir seller outside the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff.
Zoom

An ardent and enthusiastic Indian fan, seen in the tradition India colour hat.
Zoom

Despite the overcast, chilly conditions and the bit of drizzle around, the fans came with utmost anticipation.
Zoom

A supporter wearing a banner that showcases his family's native roots.

Back to ICC Champions Trophy 2013 photos