Oddly, during the controversy I found myself acting like the Australian cricket team’s representative — the role that my Indian friends had been subtly ascribing to me.
As a foreigner it is exciting seeing this electric and passionate energy that animates a mere game. A similar energy that appears to thread this diverse nation together during large festivals, public protests, and other mass events. But without a doubt, it was difficult being an Aussie in India these last few days.