Re: Why does Cricket not have enough passionate supporters?
I think Cricket does have a huge fan base after Soccer. Only problem with Cricket is that it's not played in many parts of the world and is still very unknown in North and South America.
Also, I don't agree that Cricket doesn't have as cheery fans as Soccer. I went to the desi theater for Pak Vs. India game in 2004 and 2005 and boy the theater was packed. From the parking lot to the lobby, and the 3 halls showing the game, they were jam packed. As far as enthusiasm was concerned, people were into the game literally. I mean I even saw a girl praying silently for Pak victory in Peshawar in 2004 and people had all kinds of flash lights esp of green color. So the fan cheering part, I'm not sure that's really true.
As someone said that 20/20 Cricket will bring more name and more countries since it doesn't take that much time as compared to a 50 overs game or even a test match. But, Cricket is increasing in fame and the other day, I gave a speech on Cricket in my Speech and Communication class and man, people were really into it.
Umer