The irresistible cult of stadium worship
Emma John in the Guardian says the WACA in Perth is a shrine to malevolence, but is not the only world sporting cathedral to inspire fascination and fear.
Akhila Ranganna
25-Feb-2013
Emma John in the Guardian says the WACA in Perth is a shrine to malevolence, but is not the only world sporting cathedral to inspire fascination and fear.
It turns out that stadium visiting is a highly contagious behavioural pattern and, before you know it, you're standing outside Eden Gardens in Calcutta, pulling sad eyes until a kindly steward agrees to let you in for a peek, and the most precious item in your jewellery box is a small pouch containing bits of turf from Barbados, Sri Lanka and Old Trafford.
Akhila Ranganna is assistant editor (Audio) at ESPNcricinfo