Starting on October 5, the Cricket World Cup is currently underway in India. This rivalry goes completely unnoticed in France. However, this Rugby World Cup is more widely followed around the world than the previous Rugby World Cup! 4 years ago, this Cricket World Cup attracted 1 billion 600 million viewers! It is one of the 10 most followed sporting events in the world, alongside the Football World Cup and the Summer and Winter Olympics.
France did not perform well
France did not qualify for the 13th Cricket World Cup. We see it from a very long distance, only around 2000 license holders, and ranked 53rd in the world.
You have to look to Australia, England, India or Pakistan to find a leading cricket nation. Australia has been crowned world champions five times, including three consecutive times between 1999 and 2007. India, the host country, is also a giant in the sport, winning two world titles.
Imported to India by the British
Cricket was imported to India by the British during colonial times. The game spread throughout the country in the early 1950s. This is the fourth time that India has hosted World Cricket, a discipline played there since the 18th century, it is the most popular sport in the country. India is currently the first country in the world and the top favorite for this World Cup.
