With India headed for Zimbabwe very soon, they can leave all thoughts of huge crowds and cheering masses behind. The moment India leave the shores of their homeland the picture changes dramatically. The weather is different, the playing conditions alien and supporters all but missing. Take the Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe’s premier venue. The stands at the ground can hold 10,000. A Ranji Trophy final with any of the Indian cricketers playing would have twice as many people in the stands! A victory abroad has eluded the Indians for a while. The forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe is as good an opportunity as any for them to set the record straight.