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Explained: Why Fans are wearing earpieces in India vs England Test match?

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With the advent of technology across the face of the planet, miniaturization has also taken a front-row seat to the world’s craziest show on earth. Similarly, if you have been present in the ground for ongoing India versus England Test, you will know that there are miniaturized earpieces that English supporters have been donning.

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In the ongoing Test match between India and England, India secured a comprehensive lead in the first innings. Shami and Bumrah inflicted severe damage upon the English batters as they were skittled out for a paltry 183.

Thanks to a remarkable partnership between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, India was off to a flying start as the duo tested the skeleton of English bowling inside out. However, the hosts were able to stage a strong turnaround with James Anderson and Ollie Robinson wreaking havoc.

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KL Rahul stood out with a vintage 84, while Jadeja chimed in with an incredible half-century at the end. However, surprising everyone, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj chipped in with crucial cameos that propelled India’s lead to 95 runs.

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As the magnificent match unfurled in front of everyone, a few spectators were seen wearing a small gadget in their ears that we have already mentioned. Now it may seem like these gadgets cut down the adjacent noise, but it is something else.

How the gadgets are helping fans in India vs England Test match

These gadgets help the audience to follow the game more closely. These audio gadgets are miniaturized radio sets used to tune into a local radio channel to listen to the live commentary.

The range of the broadcast isn’t extraordinary, and the signal strength is not too strong. However, these help you to more or less follow the game very closely. Not only in cricket, but these gadgets are used in Rugby, horse racing, and football.

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Players also use the earpieces to keep a close watch on the field from the dressing room to stay aware of what is ongoing in the 22 yards. Sports journalists also use these pieces while they are trying to take an interview so that they do not miss out on any development.