How much of India's population plays cricket?

 Cricket in India

Cricket is the most popular sports in India and is played nearly everywhere in the country. The board of cricket in India (BCCI) is governed by Indian cricket and organizes all domestic tournaments. It delegates a selection committee for national cricket teams. International crickets in India don't follow consistent patterns unlike other Cricketing Leagues including England that tour other cities during the winter and play home during the summer. The Indian cricket team is currently one of the most successful cricket teams in the world with winning two ICC World Cups, 1 ICC World T20, 2 ICC Champion Trophies.

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