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Cricket is one of the oldest and fastest growing sports around the world.
Here are 5 reasons why I'm bullish on the future of cricket:
Here are 5 reasons why I'm bullish on the future of cricket:
1. Growing popularity
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), cricket is the second most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 2.5 billion fans globally.
Since 2007 there has been a 700% increase in cricket participation in the USA alone.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), cricket is the second most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 2.5 billion fans globally.
Since 2007 there has been a 700% increase in cricket participation in the USA alone.
2. T20 format
The T20 format has been a game-changer for cricket, with the average attendance at Indian Premier League (IPL) matches increasing by 18.8% from 2018 to 2019.
The format has also helped attract a younger audience, with 66% of IPL viewers being under the age of 35.
The T20 format has been a game-changer for cricket, with the average attendance at Indian Premier League (IPL) matches increasing by 18.8% from 2018 to 2019.
The format has also helped attract a younger audience, with 66% of IPL viewers being under the age of 35.
