Multiple matches taking place at one time in a Mumbai maidan was a sight that didn’t miss the eyes of cricket-keen visitors to the city. For photographers touring India to cover matches, the Azad, Cross and Oval maidans were thriving grounds. Visits to Shivaji Park to soak in and capture the cricket action used to be undertaken too. We Mumbaikars took pride in the fact that others marvelled at our cricketing culture and packed maidans. But things changed on Tuesday when news of a cricketer (Jayesh Savla) getting killed by a ball while fielding filtered through.

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