Cricket is the most popular sport in India, which has birthed many great cricket athletes. One of them is Rohit Sharma. Born in Nagpur on April 30, 1987, Rohit is known as the “Hit Man” for his powerful and elegant batting style. He currently holds the record for the highest individual score in One Day International (ODI) games. He is also the only player who scored 200 runs or more on three separate occasions.
Another exceptional player from India is Virat Kohli, nicknamed the “Run Machine” and “Cheeku”. Born in Delhi on November 5, 1988, Virat is the fastest batsman to reach 1,000 runs in T20 International cricket. Virat scored 8,119 runs in 104 Test matches and 12,471 runs in 265 ODI matches. In comparison, Rohit scored 3,137 runs in 45 Test matches and 9,376 runs in 233 ODI matches. Virat is also considered as one of the wealthiest cricket players in the world.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, born in Ranchi on July 7, 1981, is regarded as one of the best captains and batsmen in India’s cricket history. He has broken several records, including the most victories as a captain across three international formats. He scored 4,876 runs in 90 Test matches and 10,773 runs in 350 ODI matches. He currently holds the record for the most stumpings in ODI matches, with 107 stumpings in 318 matches.
India’s dominance in Cricket
In addition to producing many great players, India is home to the most lucrative cricket league in the world: the Indian Premier League, which was launched in 2008.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the IPL’s valuation remained relatively stable compared to other sports leagues. In 2020, the IPL attracted 405 million viewers and amassed 400 billion viewing minutes, making it the most-viewed cricket tournament.
Moreover, the popularity of cricket in India has made the national team formidable. Whether in the Asia Cup or the World Cup, India has consistently defeated opposing teams with relative ease, often reaching the final stages of tournaments. In the World Cup, India reached the final but faced Australia in a challenging match.
India’s matches also typically attract high viewership. For instance, when India faced New Zealand in the 2023 Cricket World Cup last year, the match garnered 43 million peak concurrent viewers, which was then exceeded by the India-South Africa match with 44 peak concurrent viewers, according to Hindustan Times.
For fans, one way to enhance the enjoyment of watching cricket matches, or sports matches in general, is by betting with friends and colleagues. Consequently, some sports enthusiasts who also enjoy gambling will share their bet slips with their friends, allowing them to discuss and analyze the bets.
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