Cricket in India: Not Just a Sport, It's an Economy โ 1.4 billion people. One religion: Cricket. Why the craze? โข National pride on a global stage โข Accessibility: Gully cricket to IPL glam โข Escapism: 3-hour break from reality โข Heroes: From Sachin to Virat, dreams come alive The cricket economy: 1. Fantasy Leagues: Dream11 turns fans into millionaires 2. Betting Apps (where legal): High stakes, higher returns 3. Sports Gear: Every kid wants an MRF bat 4. Ad Industry: 30-second IPL slot costs more than your house ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ 5. Tourism: Cricket tournaments = City-wide carnivals Beyond the boundary soon: โ Startups leveraging cricket data โ AI in player selection and strategy โ VR bringing stadium experience home Remember: In India, cricket isn't just played. It's lived, breathed, and cashed in on. (matka king mohanlal style) PS: India's cricket board earned a surplus of around $1.5 billion in the five years to 2021-22 ~ Aye ho to Follow karke Jana ji ๐งฒ๐
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