Why is Cricket Still So Popular in India?
Although lots of sports are popular throughout India there is no denying that cricket is one of the most popular. What is it that makes the sport so interesting to this part of the world?
Anyone Can Play
One
of the greatest things about cricket is how accessible it is, even for those
that don’t have the finances to invest in expensive equipment. There are of
course places to play cricket professionally and take lessons, however even
these often use things like a tennis ball to play with rather than a
traditional leather ball. Other than that, anyone can play with minimal
equipment and costs.
There are Plenty of Role Models
Over
recent years there have been several world-class players from Indian cricket
which has helped to ensure that cricket has remained popular throughout the
country. The younger generation like to have role models to look up to, which
the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Anil Kumble have most certainly done. Not only
does it give the younger generation people to look up to but it also motivates
and encourages them to take up the sport themselves, which in turn helps to
keep it popular.
Everyone Can Get Involved
Even
if you’re not able to play cricket there are several ways to get involved. From
volunteering with small local teams to betting on big-league games, anyone can
get involved in cricket. This site here is India’s go-to site for cricket
scores, news and videos
– so anyone can keep up to date with what games have taken place, the score and
what might happen next. It makes the sport accessible to anyone and means that
everyone can get excited about different games, teams and players.
World Class Players
The
Indian cricket team have two World Cup titles under their belt (1983 and 2011),
as well as being winners of the T20 World Cup in 2007. Being winners at major
championships has helped to keep the team and therefore the sport in the mind
of sports fans throughout India.
The Indian Premier League
When
the county launched the Indian Premier League, it became the most popular T20 league in existence. It has
proved so popular that things like Bollywood Movies delay their opening for
fear of being overshadowed by the game.
Support from The Board of Control for Cricket in India
The
Board of
Control for Cricket in India is arguably
one of the most powerful cricket boards in the world. They have their own
independent finances which means that they don’t have to rely on the Indian
government for any funding. They have the power to team up with major brands
for sponsorship for cricket matches throughout India – another way of keeping
the sport in the public eye.
Between
big-name sponsorships, a team that has done well, exceptional players and the
internet bringing cricket news to absolutely everyone, it really is no surprise
that cricket within India has remained so popular. In reality, this isn’t going
to change anytime soon and cricket is likely to remain popular throughout India
for some time.
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