Special prayers and 'yagnas' are being held across the country for the Indian cricket team as they face Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Supporters held 'yagnas' for the team's win in Ranchi and Chennai while special prayers were also held for the same at the Wagheshwari temple in Mumbai.
Cricketer Mohammad Shami's family also offered prayers for the team's win today.
Like a racehorse trained to peak for the big race after months of preparation, Indian cricketers are confident they have timed their run to perfection at the World Cup.
Team India has already spent four months in Australia with nothing to show for their efforts.
Beaten by Australia in the Border-Gavaskar test series, then by Australia and England in the Tri-Series, India's hopes of winning the World Cup seemed slim when the tournament started more than a month ago.
However, after seven straight wins, India are starting to resemble the team that won the sport's greatest spectacle four years ago.
