'Old Trafford clash could be like away trip'

REECE Topley expects an influx of India fans at Emirates Old Trafford to make today's Royal London Series decider feel "like an away game".

- RORY DOLLARD

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Manchester was the birthplace of the 'Bharat Army, India's worldwide supporters' group, and the city can be relied upon to provide colourful support whenever the team are in town.

Thousands of fans in the area were denied the chance to see their heroes in action last September, when the concluding Test between England and India was postponed a couple of hours before it was due to start, and they will be eager to make up for lost time during the third one-day international.