World Cup 2015: Special prayers, 'yagnas' held for Team India's victory

Special prayers and 'yagnas' are being held across the country for the Indian cricket team as they face Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Supporters held 'yagnas' for the team's win in Ranchi and Chennai while special prayers were also held for the same at the Wagheshwari temple in Mumbai.

Cricketer Mohammad Shami's family also offered prayers for the team's win today. Indian cricketers are confident they have timed their run to perfection at the World Cup. Team India has already spent four months in Australia with nothing to show for their efforts.

Mumbai: Special prayers & yagna at Wagheshwari temple ahead of #IndVsAus semi final match World Cup 2015 pic.twitter.com/qopbLPSCyl

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Ranchi: Special prayers & yagna ahead of #IndVsAus semi final match World Cup 2015 pic.twitter.com/TJFdXse2Ph

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Special prayers & yagna ahead of #IndVsAus semi final match World Cup 2015 in Chennai pic.twitter.com/IgwyYIIOOr

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Mohd. Shami’s family offer prayers for team India’s win in #IndVsAus semi final match pic.twitter.com/alm2B5nFW6

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Amroha (UP): Cricketer Mohd. Shami’s family cheers for team India ahead of #IndVsAus semi final match pic.twitter.com/MA4SnHaaMW

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Beaten by Australia in the Border-Gavaskar test series, then by Australia and England in the Tri-Series, India's hopes of winning the World Cup seemed slim when the tournament started more than a month ago.

However, after seven straight wins, India are starting to resemble the team that won the sport's greatest spectacle four years ago.