Cricket a Threat to Other Games

Is Crickets massive collection in India at the cost of early(a) sports? Cricket is a morality inIndia- a mesomorphic statement that would bring a smile on all cricket lovers in India. However, rarely express is the former(a) side of the coin an issue of one mans extreme popularity killing the in truth identity and existence of all otherwise players in the mix.No Doubt that the naughtys popularity has brought reputation to millions of fans residing in India and worldwide, has instilled a sense of pride blush in non-cricket-fol depressive disordering Indian audienceswhenever the country has won, ithas brought laurels to the nation, elation to Indian people from all age groups-be it a tiny toddler who craves for sixes from Sachin and Sehwags bat and or the keen cricket follower who deeply understands the nuisances of the game and thrums elated whenever the little master, Sachin crosses yet another(prenominal) milestone.But these cricket-savvy arguments rarely bring to light the other dark picture While crickets popularity has increased in India at a exponential rate, the fortunes of the other games has fallen to new lows. Hockey our case game , in which India was considered a super-power has degraded so quickly that team India had failed to even qualify for theOlympics-the multinational sporting event in which India won medals in its golden era of hockey. Its a grace that many international games like Motor-racing, Formula 1 races, golf, tennis, Athletics, gymnastics, swimming etc. ont even find an Indian representation. But the key question is? Is cricket responsible for thisThe arguments are fadeless both in favor and against this argument. The supporters will say that all games have their separate, non-intersection identities, interests, fan-following and popularity scaleshow come we attribute other sports losses on crickets gains The critics will respond by evenly strong arguments-if all the financial aids, funds, sponsors will be consumed by the cricket giant ,wont the other games be starved of existenceThe conclusion is not easy to draw and one possible solution is to center on on aggressive advertisement of other sports, by roping in government aids, big incorporated sponsors, themediaand broadcasting people, the games iconic players as ambassadors etc Maybe someday we can produce our own version of a Michael Schumacher or a Roger Federerbut for now cricket remains the undisputed king of Indian sports adopt point 2 Cricket dates back to 1721 in its trace in India, where it is more than a religion today.Being called a gentlemen game, it attracts millions of people all over the world. The popularity it pulls in the public made it a disgusted game dominating any other game in India. Neither any game sustains nor collects popularity or spins the money as the cricket does. Because of this popularity other sports are ignored in our country that is about to nonextant due to lack of proper encouragement from public and g overnment. This dominance of cricket makes other games to feel low and the sportsmanship pineed inferiority complex in other areas.Arguments towards cricket We cant blame one game for the fall of other game as on that point is nothing in game everything is in the heading of people who enjoy the game. Cricket being craziest game is definitely a stylish and gentlemen game which at any cost shouldnt be tagged with a line, cricket is a curse for other games which is more than religion in our country. Indian cricket has a history of holding many records often which are not easy even for the founders of the game. Though it is a lucrative game, it doesnt mean there ends the professionalism.It is played at its standards and always allured millions of people across the world not lone(prenominal) shaping the careers of jejuneness but also earning them prestigious awards and rewards from the game and through endorsement. Popularity that cricket has is due to the influence which has been made by great cricketers like Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and many legendary performers. It is also the most favourite time pass for Indian youth and helps the nation to achieve integrity. Sponsors through advertisement help in boosting the economy and provide correct business opportunities.Coaching centres and sports shops are established for cricket which helps them as a form of self employment. Arguments against cricket Cricket is posing threat to other games in India due it its mass popularity and makes the other sportsman suffer for their contributions. Government never supports such activities and even if it supports will surely undermine the capacity by withdrawing the facilities provided for other sports. Cricket is a game of money, and nothing like professionalism exists in it. Youth pursue this game as profession for fame and money and the popularity it has among the mass.Players never show much attention once they are placed in national team . They will try to make fortune from the sponsors and other facilities provided. Betting is other area from which cricketers mature easy money without playing game and has been in news for many sumes which now brought the public to which match should be believed whether it is not fixed or fixed. Media hypes the game undermining the potential of other games and politicians do interfere to get their piece of cake in the dirty money making business. No professionalism, no sincerity. Money is the only purpose around which the game revolves.