Indian cricket fans they say come in all colours. This one though is in full white. Dressed in a crisp white shirt worn over a neatly ironed white dhoti-pant and a smart white turban to go with it, Bharat Kumar, 68, stands out from the crowd near Gate No. 4 just before the start of the India v New Zealand clash at the HPCA Stadium here on Sunday.

Turns out he’s not just one of the oldest fans in the group, but also one of the most experienced in terms of World Cup matches. “I have watched all cricket World Cups since 1983, when Indian beat West Indies at Lord’s,” Bharat tells mid-day. Originally from Porbandar, Gujarat, Bharat moved to London in 1980 and took up small-time jobs before getting associated with a business. He does not divulge details, but insists he’s well off and happy in a foreign country that has “looked after me for over four decades.”