We fools in the subcontinent are so obsessed with this colonial game that we forget the cost it makes us all to pay. The amount of money involved in this "gentlemens-game" sometimes makes me feel really pitty for those poor people who in the name of entertainment get attracted to this not-so-cheap game and kill their precious time without even realizing it. I love sports, I even like cricket, but I think it has become too much commercialized now, and has turned into a money making machine for a group of people. What's more frustrating is- it's the money that WE fools are paying from our pocket. I wish people in India realize there are other sports too that are internationally recognized and save considerable amount of time when compared to cricket, yet they provide same or better level of excitement and entertainment. It's really sad to see a country of 1 billion people struggle at Olympics for a single medal. In my opinion, the single most reason for this is excess of cricket and utter igorance of other sports. If at all we (the public) could realize this and save a few millions from the cricket charitable fund that goes to BCCI every yr, I'm sure we will see more Olympic medals.
