Cricket is more than just a sport in India – it's a religion, a passion that transcends all boundaries.
The game of cricket unites millions of Indians in a way that no other sport can.
Here’s how the craze for cricket in India stacks up against the rest of the world as per the Indian Cricket Fandom report 2023.
In Singapore, 3% of population are cricket fans who watch and follow cricket, while 1% are cricket players who have played the sport in the last 12 months.
Canada has 3% cricket fans and 2% cricket players who played cricket in 12 months.
Morocco has 4% cricket fans following the game and only 1% of players.
Ireland has 7% fans following cricket and 1% of players who played in 12 months.
8% cricket fans in Saudi Arabia follow the sport while 6% of players are in the game.
The UK has 15% fans following cricket and 2% playing the sport.
The UAE has 24% cricket fans and 15% playing the game.
Australia has 26% cricket fan base but only 4% playing the game.
South Africa has 35% fans following cricket and 9% playing the sport.
India has a 52% fan following for cricket and 24% players who have played the sport in last 12 months.