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Cricket in Contemporary World

Like the ever changing nature of the world, cricket has also evolved considerably. It is one of the most celebrated sports across the globe. Cricket has its own history and vastness. Cricket is an English invention although it has discovered its own world. Over the years, Cricket has recorded an enormous expansion across the globe. Representation from every part of the world can be witnessed. The ever growing popularity of Cricket is evident as it brought a mushrooming fan-base in Americas in recent times. Since International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently enlisted nations like Brazil and Chile as their associate members, also the recognition of the United States as an associate member with ODIs & T20Is status is not negligible at all. While cricket has continuously been growing, one thing which remains intact is the extreme upsurge it offers to the minds of cricket enthusiasts. This fancy obsession of cricket intensifies when it comes to the Cricket in the Indian subcontinent.

Growing participation from the different parts of the world is adding value to this sport as a 'strategic instrument' in world politics. Since the Indian subcontinent is known for its wild enthusiasm towards the game, Cricket plays a vital role as an element of statecraft in this part of the world.  Cricket is no less than an effective and defining feature between many countries. India-Pakistan relations in particular has been closely supervised and regulated with the Cricket diplomacy. The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan is arguably the most intense sports rivalry in the world. Never-ending political tightness between these two neighboring countries and also indulgence of the market creates an unparalleled hype of the cricketing battle between India and Pakistan. Cricket diplomacy is not just restricted to the Indian subcontinent only. Cricket should also be credited for moderating the highly strained Anglo-Australian relations after the second World War. Like dramatic Indo-Pak matches, The Ashes too arrests a lot of eyeballs globally. 






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