While the atmosphere before the finals was electric, with supporters for the Indian teams far outnumbering their Sri Lankan brethren outside the Wankhede stadium, there were fans from other countries too.


Heather Jackson (L) with Arno Lawrenz. Pic/ Bipin Kokate

Among them was a couple from South Africa, Heather Jackson and Arno Lawrenz. The couple is in the country to celebrate their honeymoon and was supporting India, although they were wearing the South African jersey. Why were they supporting India? Gary Kirsten, a South African, is the coach of Indian cricket team.