Can CRICKET Overtake FOOTBALL To Become The World's MOST POPULAR Sport?

India’s Virat Kohli is cricket’s most recognisable face.

Cricket ranks amongst the most popular sports in the world, with over a billion fans.

Football, on the other hand, is solidly the world’s most popular sport, with over 3.5 billion fans.

However, cricket is growing at a rapid pace, and some experts believe that it could eventually overtake football in viewership and participation numbers..

England’s captain Ben Stokes is a fan favourite.

There are a number of factors that could contribute to cricket rivalling or even overtaking football in popularity.

First, cricket is a global sport. It is played in over 100 countries around the world, including some of the most populous nations, such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Football is also a global sport, but it is not quite as popular as cricket in many heavily populated parts of Asia.

Secondly, similar to football, cricket is a relatively inexpensive sport to play. All you need is a bat, a ball, and some wickets.

Cricket is a popular sport amongst youth in South Asia.

Of course, there are also some challenges that could prevent cricket from overtaking football in popularity.

First, cricket is a relatively slow-paced sport. This can make it less appealing to some viewers, who are used to faster-paced sports such as football.

Second, cricket is a complex sport with many different rules. This can make it difficult for new fans to learn and understand the game. Football, on the other hand, is a relatively simple sport to understand, which makes it more appealing to new fans.

Pakistan’s Babar Azam delivers a stunning performance.

Overall, it is too early to say whether or not cricket will overtake football to become the world's most popular sport.

However, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that cricket will one day take centre stage as the world’s most-watched sport.