Cricket as a National Obsession is a Detriment to Other Sports

Never, it is just a sport. If you like it, enjoy it, else do not watch it but don't say such unfavorable sentences which destroys the spirit of the game. It's just because people like it more than any other sport, the game has gained popularity.

Why all people are shouting against cricket.can't u all shout at the door of government to provide adequate facilities to other sports to groom them.bcci is not responsible for the corruption going on in other sports respective boards.if this can be minimized and performance of other sports will surely inspire youngesters.we indians are passionate about cricket due to our team's competitiveness unlike other sports.so next time don't do this childish comparison when one sport is flourishing in our country.first sport has to caught the thoughts of the people then it will automatically become popular.you can feel and see it by recent example.

Hi,

In India today other sports are flourishing slowly. But there is a severe lack of funds for both private as well as national teams of all sports but cricket. This problem is also preceded by the very notion that every single Indian must have an interest or liking towards cricket. Its really sad to see parents place their children in cricket coaching camps without any thought as to whether the child likes the sport or not.

This has to change. All sports have to be given equal importance. Yes, its true that there have been individual stars in certain sports and have achieved on the basis of their accomplishments than hype as mentioned somewhere in this discussion page. But in a country of 1.28 billion people, producing a good set of players for every sport should be possible. If we can scout for cricket players so can we for other sports. This is also one of the major reasons as to why football players have never been scouted by teams in the English Premier League. If countries such as Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Korea can produce world class players that currently play in the EPL so can INDIA.

But its all a matter of change.

The question is are we willing to take that step towards a different and more prosperous india?

That waits to be seen.

Cricket is a religion and the players are idols for the people of India. If any of their player losses, some people committed suicide and someone's heartbeat stops so do we have the same enthusiasm for other sports also. Cricket has also a very strong supporting board known as BCCI which is financially very strong and pays a very high amount of money to their players if they losses also.

Hi Friends,.

I am totally in favor of this topic because now a days parents are allow to play cricket to there children rather than other sports, are wasting there time is it right? No, absolutely no.

We have a very good player in football, basketball and many more games which have international exposure but no one accept that games as there career, this kind of games for only there personnel interest. Because player don't have that much of exposure. Now a days we can see businessman are even interested to spend money in cricket we have IPL for cricket only but what about other games even government, businessman no one support for this games.

Even when cricket world is organized people started "Yagya" (worship to GOD) for Win the match, but is any kind of this thing done for any other game world-cup like hockey and all. Indian Hockey team holds the second in most powerful team of hockey but still our national game awaited for that much of exposure that cricket all ready have.

Friends all I just wanted to say that all games are equal, if our Government and population of India support us then no one can stop us to become a No. 1 in all games ans China, America even not able to compete us in any game.

Thank You for your support and paying attention on my views.

Well. I don't think that cricket have hurt any other sports. If cricket is more interesting, full of excitement, creates a nation loving feeling then its not the "SPORT'S" fault. I think its just because cricket has a very interesting format that's why it has become so popular and loved by all. Followed as a religion and the cricketers worshiped as God. The fame that cricket has given to India can not be ignored. As far as other sports are concerned, they have not lost their importance. Whether it is tennis, badminton or hockey they are still very popular. But yes, it is a fact that cricket is more popular and followed by more people.

Sports are judged based on their worldwide popularity and when more than 200 nations are part of FIFA they are not idiots where there are 10 to 12 teams in ICC rankings and most of them are developing countries and even ICC pleads to nations to take part in World Cup that tells the story. While Americans are obsessed with basketball, rugby and baseball Indians are obsessed with cricket but Americans are good at Olympics and take part in football world cup India does nothing. To me Cricket is on the same level as playing with marbles so beating Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in Cricket doesn't hold any importance to the people around the world and you have seen those matches in the USA where the whole stadium was full of Indians but no Americans. The problem is that parents buy a bat and a ball for their kids and not football. My friends used to discuss cricket but I didn't do what many would do they would start watching cricket join their friends' discussion party, actually there is no seriousness about that game as it's not important to hundreds of other countries.

Cricket is religion in India. Money glamour and then wide coverage by media make it more attractive and lucrative. Introduction of t20 matches also increased interest in this game. It is not detrimental to other sports instead other sports should be given proper coverage and fund.

In my point of view, cricket is widely taking place in India compared to other sports because of facilities and amenities provided by the BCCI. India is one of the countries which has more youths compared to other countries but unfortunately, they have been immersing themselves in the cricket. What I suggest is instead of having too much interest in the cricket they should also support other games equivalently and as a youths, it is our responsibility to give attention to other problems that have been facing in India.

Thank you.

Hello friends Good afternoon everyone well it's really hard to say that cricket has always been the national obsession for our country even if I am a die hard fan of virat kohli but truth is always bitter and hard to digest. The fact is the infrastructure and other amenities like salary accommodation etc given to cricketers are really lucrative and which is not given to other sports persons in our country be it hockey or Kabadi or be it Football. We should give equal respect and facilities to every game and every sportsperson. That's it.

Thank you.