The Mumbai team travelled to Indore by train for their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against MP in March 1973. When Ajit Wadekar's team reached Indore, they couldn't get off the train because cricket crazy fans not only gathered in large numbers on the platform, but also climbed on top of the train to get a better view of their heroes. The players could finally alight after an hour. The match coincided with the festival of Holi and someone from the crowd threw a water balloon at Ramnath Parkar.

Cricket fans at Indore station 'receive' the Mumbai team in March 1973.Pic/Sportsweek