The newly-built stadium in Ahmedabad a few days before its inauguration © Associated Press

R Ashwin looks at the pitch © AFP

Police chase away fans who were unhappy at not obtaining tickets © Associated Press

Disappointed fans stand outside the sold-out Sardar Patel Stadium © AFP

Fans rush to buy tickets for the India-Australia quarter-final © Associated Press

People queue up outside Motera to buy tickets for India's quarter-final © AFP

Motera is under water after two days of heavy rain © AFP

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi visits the Sardar Patel Stadium © AFP

A general view of England's net session at Ahmedabad © Getty Images

Organisers denied that they have struggled to sell seats for the tournament © Getty Images

Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad © AFP

Indian workers prepare the main pitch at Ahmedabad © Getty Images