India vs Afghanistan: Emotions at the Chinnaswamy in pictures

#4. The national anthems

The most emotional moment

We are not sure if there is anything more exhilarating and emotional at the same time than representing your country in an event and getting to sing your national anthem in front of a million watchful eyes.

Taking yourself to the heart of the ground, watching your flag soar mightily in the high skies, looking down on to your chest to see your team's crest, giving you an idea of all the responsibility and hopes that have been given onto you - the Afghans had a first-hand experience of all those today.

Donning their Test caps for the first time ever, the Afghans stood for their national anthem with a lot of promise and goodwill as the experience of five-day cricket welcomed them with open hands.