Is cricket ruining other sports in India?

Originally Answered: Has cricket spoiled the other streams of Indian sports? No,Cricket did not spoil any other sports. Its the administrator of cricket who were smart enough to rope in sponsorship,Media rights and they were able to create enough hype and excitement for the cricket.

Does cricket overshadow other sports in India?

But cricket being a national obsession is a detriment to the other sports. It’s simply overshadowing other sports in our country. Some of the examples are hockey, kabaddi. Sports like tennis, badminton, wrestling, shooting, chess, boxing do not enjoy the mass pan- India’s viewership of cricket.

Is India overrated in cricket?

Why? It’s not the Indian cricketers which are overrated but you can call the game is overrated and only when you compare it with the other sports in India. In other words, other sports in India are highly underrated as compared to cricket and I don’t think there’s any fault of the game or the cricketers.

Is cricket an overrated sport in India GD topic?

Yes, Cricket IS an overrated sport in India. A very general example of this would be how sportspersons in India are encouraged to take up cricket instead of the sport of their choice. Cricket has much better job prospects in India as compared to any sport. IPL and World-Cup seasons in India are treated as festivals.

Is cricket killing other sports in India?

It’s bitter but very true that one single game blotting many others games in India. Cricket fever overshadowed our national sport Hockey. There is no question of any debate that cricket is killing other sports in our country. Indians eat, live, sleep, talk and walk cricket.

Do you think the Indian media gives too much attention to cricket?

Yes, check any Indian newspaper and in sports column you will find cricket headlines first. And its the media to be blamed for giving too much attention towards cricket and being indifferent to other sports. Same goes for other sports athletic person.

Is cricket a religion in India?

Cricket is a kind of religion for many people in India and it can be justified by the fact that we have the God of this cricket named Sachin Tendulkar. It’s not only sport but also the symbol of pride for Indians. People are obsessed with cricket with such huge enthusiasm that they don’t find other sports more interesting then it.

Why is cricket not our national game?

Cricket is not our national game, but it is celebrated as a festival. It has been used as a bridge between two nations. Our country’s politics also get active with these sports. Players of international fame and caliber in other sports are not given the proper media support and attention as well as proper facilities for further development.