Though it was a Sunday, the crowd usually seen on the streets on a holiday was missing, affecting business activities in the city. Most of the main roads in the business district of Mysore city such as Devaraj Urs and Sayyaji Rao Roads wore a deserted look as if there was a curfew imposed on the city by law enforcing agencies. The World Cup match between India and England on Sunday took a toll on the business with even tourist inflow into the city remaining minimal, as most stayed in to watch the game. Cricket is the most popular game in the country, especially in Mysore. "When India is playing we try to watch each and every ball, we don't want miss any action, especially when Sachin, Pathan and Dhoni are batting," says
