Cricket is, without a doubt, the favorite sport of India. In a country full of diverse cultures, traditions, different languages, etc. Cricket is the one thing loved all over the country. So much so that we have our own league – the Indian Premier League (IPL). IPL is conducted every year in summer more specifically it starts in April and ends in May. This T20 game’s teams are names of cities from around the country. From the auction of players to the moment the winning team holds their trophy, IPL is trending everywhere. Not just IPL, international matches, ODI series, test matches, World Cup, etc. you name it, is watched with enthusiasm all across India with the help of any cricket app. The cricket fever can be seen in every corner within all age groups. Indians have come up with “Gully cricket”, this game of cricket is played on the streets and even has its own set of rules. Many kids and teenagers today aspire to be cricketers and represent their nation against competitor countries. Most of us have at least thought of being a cricketer once. All this and many more things suggest the love for this sport among Indians and how it is celebrated.
The world of cricket is no stranger to cricket apps. At first, cricket apps were all about score updates and news. These apps have grown into much more than just scores and updates. They come loaded with scorecards, detailed analysis of matches, highlights, etc. to make sure you don’t miss a beat of the game. Some apps have even included a shopping feature where you can buy official merchandise of your favorite teams. Most popular among all the merchandise are the IPL jerseys. What’s more efficient is that now these apps can be used for streaming matches as well. No need to install a separate app just for streaming cricket. Apart from all these features, there has been a rise infantasy cricket games over the years.
You must be living under a rock if you are a cricket fanatic and still don’t know what fantasy cricket is. If you have no idea what it means, don’t worry, we got you. It is a game where you make your virtual team and points are given based on the real match performance of the players in your team. Also known as prediction cricket, this game has taken our country by storm because the points won in the game can be withdrawn as money. So many people also dive into it just to make money. According to the supreme court, fantasy cricket is not considered betting and thus is legal in India excluding a few states. The reason it is not considered betting is that it’s not entirely luck-dependent and you need skills to excel in this game.
With so many options available to explore and be entertained, there hasn’t been a better time to be a cricket fan.
