Bharat Army

[5] During the 2019 Cricket World Cup, around 11,000 Bharat Army fans from 23 countries traveled to England and Wales to support the Indian team.

[5] In 2023, prior to a match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the group held an event in Chennai, drawing over 250 supporters from various regions, including the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, Australia, and Europe.

[5] Rakesh Patel and the core members of the Bharat Army are British nationals, but their support is for the Indian cricket team.

[1][5] This has occasionally led to interactions with the Barmy Army, a similar group for England cricket team.

[5] The Bharat Army is known for using musical instruments like drums, saxophones, trumpets, and dhols to enhance their support during cricket matches.