India, April 16 -- After weeks of wait, the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches finally landed in the heart of India, that is the Capital, on Sunday. As Delhi Capitals (DC) took on Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, cricket lovers did what they do best - showed up loud, proud, and full of energy. From vibrant posters to roaring drums and face paints to fan chants, the stadium saw it all turning into a carnival of cricket.

In the middle of the fan frenzy was Mannanjot Singh, the official percussionist of DC Toli and a state-level cricketer turned tabla maestro. He said, "I'm a cricket tragic (laughs). Though I had to stop playing due to an injury yet being in the stadium and pumping up the crowd with my musical skills is mag...