Cricket is the most common entity that has the huge fan following in every segment of the society whether Metros, towns and villages. The game is even popular among the people of all age group, gender, cast and creed. If it’s not very hyperbolic, the phenomenon of cricket has tightened its grip on the Indian psyche and became the religion in India. Let’s get a glimpse of Indian cricket in eyes of the history and the factors that applauded the format among the Indian public at so much extent. Factors That Influence Cricket in India An incredible cricket infrastructure in country is probably the first ever reason behind such craze. India has its world famous autonomous body called BCCI that administer the entire cricket related activities pertaining international and domestic matches and overall fund regulation. Beyond the BCCI, all the states of India have their own separate cricket associations affiliated with BCCI. BCCI has some well organized match plans, programmes and promotion strategies for the national as well as international matches. The hierarchy that BCCI extends, allows players to conquer the place in the international squad from very beginning with the zonal level and finally at Indian team. Ranji Trophy is also a very tempted platform for the admired most by the lovers of domestic cricket. Incredible Cricket infrastructure in India Cricket infrastructure in India is another big deal that pushes the phenomenon deeper. In every metro you can find at least one well equipped stadium. Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Kanpur, Kochi, Chennai and Hyderabad etc are some of the prominent cities that are known for its well-knit cricket infrastructure and facilities for the players. Beyond the stadiums, these cities also have some good cricket academies that invite talents all across the country to learn cricket at its best and craft their career in this ever green sport format. Currently some renowned cricketing legends are running their cricket academies across the country to train cricket enthusiasts. Money and Fame Everywhere Money, fame and glory are three object that enchant individuals to become the part of this global religion. Who among us is not keen to become the part of cricket revolution and its parallel glory? Hefty pay packages, frequent domestic and international tours, celebrity status, rewards and recognitions and uncountable endorsements are some entities that captivate cricket frenzies across the country. Be the part a single cricketing event and experience the bunch of money and endorsements in return. What else you need to become famous. IPL That Ignites the Fire The 20/20 format of domestic cricket is the big time example of money and rewards in the cricket tournament. This very innovative format of cricket not only offers monetary additions but also very credible for offering opportunities to the emerging cricketing talents. Talents, even from some small towns or remote villages from the country could show their zeal in this tournament.
Yes indeed, Cricket is a Religion in India. It has maximum fans in India and cricket is like a craze for the whole nation. The sport was introduced by the British in India and since than this game is loved by the people of the nation like crazy. Cricket is religion because people in India even misses their office to watch a cricket match. Cricket is a game that unites every India devoid of caste, creed, religion, sex and language.
