The idea that Indian cricket is totally responsible for the non emergence of other sports is a brutal misconception.
Cricket, many believe, takes the limelight and is the reason why other sports such as hockey, football and basketball are not developing. It surely is beautiful topic to debate on.
But, is cricket really responsible?
Many factors seem to be responsible...
The Passion for Cricket.
Blame this beautiful sport.
Every night, millions of children sleep dreaming about this wonderful sport they will be playing when the dawn breaks.
Every day, millions of hearts of young mother’s pain as their children forgo lunch to imitate their idols on the cricket field.
Every evening, millions of soap loving wives quarrel with their husbands who come home and relax by watching cricket. In every house, you will find a cricket bat and if the parents cant afford it, they just have to paint "MRF" on a piece of wood and give them. I am not complaining, just blame the sport.
The Culture
Unlike in other countries, sport in India is just an extra-curricular activity. Every parent insists that their child studies and become an engineer or a doctor. Sports take a back seat when the child completes the ninth grade with the focus shifting to studies and career. By nature, Indians like to be secured and do not take risk.
The Government
There is a sports Ministry in India, but only as an employment option for an MP (Member of Parliament).
They do nothing much to develop sport for they have time only for filling their bank accounts.
This leaves only the corporate world to sponsor and develop sports in India.
The Impact of the Corporate World
Every corporation’s final goal is to earn profits. And they venture only into profitable prospects.
In India, cricket seems to be the most profitable venture. We have no right to question their interests.
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