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Hidden Costs of Cricket in India Exposed Beyond Star Players
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:57 AM
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A new report reveals the steep financial burden that Indian cricketers bear, from training to equipment, even before reaching national fame.
A recent report by ThePrint has shed light on the steep financial burden that Indian cricketers face before they even reach the national stage.
The analysis points out that aspiring players must invest heavily in coaching, equipment, and travel to participate in regional tournaments.
These costs can be prohibitive for families from lower‑income backgrounds, limiting access to the sport and widening the talent gap.
The findings call for greater support from cricket boards and sponsors to make the pathway to professional cricket more affordable.
The analysis points out that aspiring players must invest heavily in coaching, equipment, and travel to participate in regional tournaments.
These costs can be prohibitive for families from lower‑income backgrounds, limiting access to the sport and widening the talent gap.
The findings call for greater support from cricket boards and sponsors to make the pathway to professional cricket more affordable.