Inspired By Die-Hard Fan, Barmy Army Musters Half Dozen For India Tests

Inspired by a diehard England fan's 10-month vigil to see his team play in Sri Lanka, a group of expats have travelled across India to become the only Barmy Army members singing in the second Test

"I am torn, I have two daughters born in India and I have a wife born in England," he said. "I am not sure who has more power over me."

Christensen meanwhile was soaking up every bit of the atmosphere in his first-ever live cricket match.

"I am a huge baseball fan and I know a lot of baseball has come from cricket," the American said with a smile.

"When I found out I was moving to India, I didn't have the time to study Hindi, but I knew there was another language Indians speak and that's cricket. So I decided I am going to learn everything about cricket and I am super happy to be here." he added.

The six men planned to be in Chennai until Sunday evening before flying home. But Phelan said he was in touch with other India-based England fans ahead of the two Tests in Ahmedabad.

The third Test will be the first match in the western city's new stadium, the world's largest, but it is unclear if fans will be allowed.

"Whether we are there or we hand the baton to other England fans," said Phelan, "the Barmy Army will be there in Ahmedabad as well."