Archive · 24 Nov 2025
London Cricket Fans Choose Guwahati Over Ashes
Danny and Andy are two friends from London who love watching Test cricket.
Instead of going to Australia for the Ashes, they chose to watch the India vs South Africa Test match in Guwahati.
They enjoy meeting new people and experiencing different cricketing atmospheres.
They are not supporting any team but just want to enjoy a great contest.
They also plan to visit other places in India after the match.
Another couple, David and Debora, also joined them in watching the match and shared their love for cricket and the unique experiences it brings.
Danny Byrne and Andy Newton, cricket fans from London, chose to watch the India vs South Africa Test in Guwahati over the Ashes in Australia.
They enjoy the atmosphere and meeting new people at Test matches around the world, with a preference for the subcontinent.
Danny has been visiting India since he was 18, initially drawn by a friend working with Tibetan refugees.
Andy appreciates smaller cities hosting major matches, believing it helps grow Test cricket.
They were joined by David and Debora Marcus, another couple from Sussex, who also love cricket and the experiences it brings.
- Who
- Danny Byrne, Andy Newton, David and Debora Marcus
- What
- Watching the India vs South Africa Test match in Guwahati
- When
- November 24
- Where
- ACA Stadium, Guwahati
- Why
- Love for Test cricket and desire to experience different cricketing atmospheres
- Visitors
- Danny Byrne, Andy Newton, David and Debora Marcus
- Match
- India vs South Africa, 2nd Test
- Location
- ACA Stadium, Guwahati
- Date
- November 24
- Reason for Visit
- Love for Test cricket
- Future Plans
- Danny: Kaziranga; Andy: Manipur
- Football Surprise
- Danny unaware of football's popularity in Northeast