Mumbai: Ahead of the high-stakes India vs England T20 World Cup semi-final, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir visited Siddhivinayak Temple in Dadar with his wife and two children to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Earlier in the day, cricketers Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, and Axar Patel had also visited Siddhivinayak Temple.
The visit comes as the team prepares to face England in the semi-final on March 5. Earlier, before the semi-final qualifier match at Eden Gardens on Saturday, Gambhir, a former Indian opener, had offered prayers for the team’s success at the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata.
With India gearing up to face England in the semi-final, the prayers symbolise the players’ hopes for a victorious outing and a smooth path to the finals. The visit also underscores the players' deep-rooted tradition of seeking spiritual support before major matches.
Traffic Near Wankhede Stadium
The match will begin at 7 pm, while entry gates for spectators will open at 4 pm. Authorities expect a large number of cricket fans to arrive at the stadium, which could lead to heavy traffic congestion in and around the Marine Drive area. Due to the large turnout expected for the match, traffic movement is likely to slow down near Wankhede Stadium, Marine Drive and surrounding roads.
Traffic police have also issued a gate-wise advisory for spectators entering Wankhede Stadium.
Visitors heading to gates 1, 2 and 7 should use Churchgate Railway Station or Churchgate Metro Station via E Road.
Those entering through gates 3 and 4 have been advised to use Marine Lines Railway Station and the foot overbridge near Roopkala Showroom on Maharshi Karve Road.
Spectators accessing gates 5 and 6 can reach the stadium through Churchgate Railway Station or Churchgate Metro Station and use the foot overbridge opposite the Income Tax Office on Maharshi Karve Road.
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