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The Bharat Army members are seen celebrating India's win against Australia in the fourth cricket test at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia

The Bharat Army members are seen celebrating India's win against Australia in the fourth cricket test at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Tertius Pickard

Bharat Army, a community of Indian cricket team fans follow their team around the world. They support and cheer Team India whether they win or lose. SBS Gujarati speaks with Rakesh Patel, Founder and CEO of Bharat Army about the idea behind the world's largest cricket fan group and what are some of the guiding principles communicated to Bharat Army members.

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Bharat Army, a community of Indian cricket team fans follow their team around the world. They support and cheer Team India whether they win or lose. SBS Gujarati speaks with Rakesh Patel, Founder and CEO of Bharat Army about the idea behind the world's largest cricket fan group and what are some of the guiding principles communicated to Bharat Army members.

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