Hamilton’s cricket party: Diwali, divided loyalties and a sold-out Seddon Park

Multimedia journalist·Waikato Herald·29 Oct, 2026 10:30 PM4 mins to read‌Indian Cultural Society Waikato president and director of events Jujhar Singh Randhawa is preparing for a busy weekend of Diwali celebrations and international cricket. Photo / Tom EleyCricket fan Jujhar Singh Randhawa came to Hamilton supporting India. The city made him welcome. The Black Caps gradually made things awkward.Asked who he supports when the two teams meet, Randhawa is a little sheepish. His loyalties have been shifting, he said.“It becomes a very tough time.”