Why Is Cricket so Popular in India and Pakistan?

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India and Pakistan are not on the same side when it comes to politics, but there is one thing that makes them really close — sports. Cricket, to be precise. They are the biggest rivals in this game and are ready to do anything to win. Both countries have been very dedicated to developing cricket, and their national teams are among the best ones in the world.

Why has this sport caught on so well in these countries and what made them fall in love with it?

You are probably excited as much as every other visitor of this site about the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2019 that will be the 12th edition of this competition and will take place in England and Wales from May 30 – July 14. Until then, let’s take a closer look at the reasons why this sport became so popular in the two Asian countries.

Cricket Is Not an Expensive Sport

Unlike tennis, for example, cricket is a sport that does not require a lot of money. The gear is relatively cheap, and the majority of people in India and Pakistan are able to acquire it and start playing.

Truth be told, both India and Pakistan are huge countries with millions of people who might not be able to afford personal tennis coaches. On the other hand, cricket academies are not that expensive, with an average annual price in India ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹50,000. In other words, many children and young adults from these two countries are able to enjoy cricket.

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