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Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world — mostly because India treats it less like a game and more like a high-stakes national obsession where even grandmas have strong opinions on batting averages.

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Cricket has an estimated fanbase in the billions, especially across South Asia, the UK, Australia, and parts of Africa. Its biggest formats range from 20-over matches (T20) to 5-day Tests, which helps drive massive viewership.

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Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world — mostly because India treats it less like a game and more like a high-stakes national obsession where even grandmas have strong opinions on batting averages. | SmartAss Facts