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Day 1: Life on the other side of the boundary

I was nervous as I climbed up the stairs. It was barely 1.40 pm and the match was only due to start at 3 pm. Why do I always have to be so early? I don't even know what I am doing here... What I am supposed to do?  I reach the second floor and see someone who looks as unsure as I do-- I smile nervously at her, and she nods back, I continue to climb slowly. Just one more floor, and I will be there... I get there and see a small sign that says 'media' centre. The hallway looks a little dark and dingy, not too inviting, but I walk in anyway. I climb a flight of steps after seeing a sign that says 'print media' and walk into this glorious looking glass covered room. The light pours on my face and I see the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in all its glory. Turns out I'm not the only early bird. I meet a friend inside and we talk a bit before I look to settle down in a better placed chair. I walk down towards the front of the box and watch the teams warm up. I am intently