AUS vs IND: Why are Stormtroopers in attendance at the Gabba Test?-OxBig News Network

The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane has been nothing short of electrifying, but it’s not just the on-field drama that has grabbed attention. A group of fans dressed as Stormtroopers from the iconic Star Wars franchise—dubbed the “GabbaTroopers”—stole the spotlight, adding a unique flair to the action-packed game.

Stormtroopers, the fictional soldiers serving the Galactic Empire in Star Wars, have been a recurring theme at the Gabba, with the GabbaTroopers paying homage to the franchise in a quirky yet entertaining way. Celebrating their seventh anniversary, the group added an extra layer of excitement to the Test match. The stadium joined in the fun, playing iconic Star Wars soundtracks for the occasion, delighting fans both on and off the field.

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The GabbaTroopers have a storied tradition of attending matches at the Gabba, including memorable moments like the 2017 Ashes Test between England and Australia, where an impressive 80 members of the group showed up in full Stormtrooper uniform. Their latest appearance at the India-Australia Test underscores their commitment to making cricket matches even more entertaining for fans.

While Day 1 of the Brisbane Test was washed out due to relentless rain, Day 2 made up for the lost action with high drama. India’s Jasprit Bumrah started strongly, dismissing both Australian openers in Usman Khawaja and Nathan Mcsweeny in quick succession. The intensity continued with a playful yet heated exchange between India’s Mohammed Siraj and Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, highlighted by the pacer humorously swapping the stumps’ bails, much to the crowd’s amusement. Labuschagne was dismissed only a couple of balls later by Nitish Kumar Reddy off a stunning catch from a fiery Virat Kohli.

Australia stabilized with a crucial fourth-wicket partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head, the hero of the Adelaide Test. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the line and a potential spot in the World Test Championship final at stake, the match is set to intensify.

Through it all, the GabbaTroopers have been a joyful presence, bringing the spirit of Star Wars to cricket and witnessing every dramatic twist of this thrilling Test. Their infectious energy has added an extra dimension to an already riveting contest.