IS INDIA CRICKET CRAZY

H ISTORY OF CRICKET :  It was likely first played by farmers' and metalworkers' children in England's Weald, near Sussex and Kent.  The first variation of the name "cricket" appeared in 1598, with a court case referring to a game called krekett being played at an English school  From that point, cricket grew to become an immensely popular sport throughout England. The game was not played internationally until 1859  The game continued to gain widespread popularity throughout the 20th century, with the introduction of One Day International matches in  Today, cricket is one of the most widespread games in the world.

A STADIUM FULL 0 F A UDIENCE Almost every one likes the sport Cricket. Now a days it became very popular.Most Indians, men and women, young and old, are simply addicted to cricket. Where there is cricket, Presidents, Prime minister and tycoons, all turn into fans.

C RICKETERS ARE GODS ! To the Indians(who are DIEHARD FANS OF CRICKET),Cricketer’s are god’s for them. It is the religion of every Indian

Y OUNG PLAYERS : The next generation also getting up ready to become CRICKET players by taking Indian player’s as an inspiration.

I NDIAN POSTAGE STAMPS : In offices, schools, airports, hotels, bazaars - practically everywhere - people are talking about cricket. No wonder cricket has found its place on Indian postage stamps

P RAYER CEREMONY : Indian cricket fans perform rituals in front of posters of Indian cricketers during a prayer ceremony in support of the Indian team. Cricket fever is already sweeping the country of one billion fans of the game.

When there is a match they forget all other things and stick to the television.

The game which increased the cricket to heights The Indian Premier League ( IPL ) is a professional league for Twenty20 cricket competition in India. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has taken the Twenty-20 Cricket's popularity to dizzying heights. The IPL fever has gripped the minds of the people in its full intensity. It is for sure that in cricket crazy nation like India popularity.

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