‘A hotbed of cricket energy’: Michael Vaughan visits Mumbai’s iconic Oval Maidan for his morning walk

Vaughan posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, showing boys playing cricket. He also commented on the proceedings as he said, “Here we are down the Oval Maidan. Good bowler, this chap, nice runup.” As the batter missed the shot, he praised the bowler for his pace and carry through.

The 49-year-old said they were all happy and friendly and they adore the game. Then in the next ball, the bowler was able to take a wicket as a fielder caught the ball.

“Love a morning walk to the Oval Maidan in #Mumbai .. it’s a hot bed of cricket energy .. Chaotic but absolutely fantastic .. it’s a must visit .. #India,” Vaughan wrote on X.

Watch the video below:

“The Oval on a Sunday morning makes you realise the madness for #Cricket in India & Mumbai. It also shows you why 9-10 of India’s top batters have come from Bombay, Virat Kohli, Lala Amarnath, Vishy, Dravid, VVS Azzu & Dada aside,” a user said. “Great atmosphere and some great talent there,” said another. “You’re probably looking at some future India Cricket superstars mixed in among the crowd,” wrote a third.

India take on New Zealand in the semifinal of the World Cup at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. The two sides met at the semifinal stage of the 2019 World Cup as well when the Kiwis got the better of the Men in Blue as they won the match by 18 runs at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

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