Has Cricket Killed other Sports in India?

**mahavirchavan** · 11th March 2007, 08:22 PM

Do you think that cricket has killed other sports in India? Please comment on this issue.

-Mahavir

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**smith** · 19th March 2007, 03:29 PM

Definitely, yes. Cricket is like religion in India. Cricketers are
treated like demi Gods & they are discussed even in parliament.
They get to endorse many products and are paid handsomely for it.
Some (like sidhu) get away with even murder.

**mirattalji** · 14th November 2007, 04:00 PM

those who are concerned should start playing hockey on weekends ....instead of cricket...that way there is a chance

**wrap07** · 6th March 2008, 11:07 PM

with the amount of money being churned out in cricket, not even a substantial part of it is used for grooming of talent. BCCI is the richest board in the world. No other sport in India generates so much money. At times it is really crazy. One day the media hypes our team and goes on appreciating and the next day, questions our teams capacity.

Unless substantial money is invested in other sports especially Hockey where we had ruled roost once as also athletics, we will continue to be a medalless olympic team for all time to come.

**wrap07** · 6th March 2008, 11:09 PM

there is abundant talent in our country in carrom, golf, tennis and volleyball also. It has to be nurtured and we have to get sponsorship also. Will is required to achieve that.

China without cricket is second (almost) only to US in many atheletic events. Why can't we

**ThalaNass** · 7th March 2008, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by wrap07

there is abundant talent in our country in carrom, golf, tennis and volleyball also. It has to be nurtured and we have to get sponsorship also. Will is required to achieve that.

China without cricket is second (almost) only to US in many atheletic events. Why can't we

but i strongly believe China will outclass the US this time around in Beijing!!

and im quite confident that India will win atleast a gold medal this year! wait and c...

**wrap07** · 7th March 2008, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by ThalaNass

Originally Posted by wrap07

there is abundant talent in our country in carrom, golf, tennis and volleyball also. It has to be nurtured and we have to get sponsorship also. Will is required to achieve that.

China without cricket is second (almost) only to US in many atheletic events. Why can't we

but i strongly believe China will outclass the US this time around in Beijing!!

and im quite confident that India will win atleast a gold medal this year! wait and c...

i honesty wish and hope your words come true