'Fan-tastic' experience at Dharamsala

Updated On: 23 October, 2023 07:57 AM IST | Dharamsala | Ashwin Ferro

Prominent among them is a cricket simulator set-up through the collaboration of UK-based company BatFast and USA’s Altius

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A fan tries his hand at virtual batting with a VR headset yesterday. Pics/Ashwin Ferro

The fan experience during an India cricket match is not always the best. It begins with vehicle parking a few kilometres away from the venue followed by serpentine queues hours before the toss, heavy frisking by mostly high-handed security personnel at the gates and then extremely expensive food and drink. However, it was a refreshing change to see the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) authorities organise numerous free and entertaining fan-engagement activities during the India v New Zealand game on Sunday.

A cricket enthusiast faces deliveries in the bowling simulator at the HPCA Stadium yesterday