Olympians MM Somaya and Merwyn Fernandis enjoyed a thrilling day at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday as India hammered Canada 5-1 in their last league fixture. The 1982 World Cup teammates were impressed with the hockey fever that has gripped the City of Temples.

"Everyone here are talking about the World Cup. Back in 1982, it was very quiet in Bombay. Hardly anybody even knew there was a World Cup happening in the city," Merwyn told mid-day.