The Cricket World Cup in England is a festival of diversity

Fans of Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have brought life and sparkle to grounds up and down the country – and will continue to secure partial home advantage

A sudden roar broke out, spreading like wildfire around Lord’s as pictures on the big screen appeared to show the turf denying South Africa’s Imran Tahir a clean catch.

To the delight of fans around the ground, Fakhar Zaman had been granted a reprieved. The Home of Cricket was painted Pakistan green for the day.

Despite receiving the majority of support as their team fought for World Cup survival, it was this moment that galvanised the dozens of pockets of fans from all corners of the ground.