What is the Concept Behind Fantasy Cricket?

Fantasy cricket has become an indomitable part of the online or internet gaming world. The advancement of technology and the presence of multiple platforms, which provide the users with plenty of features and benefits, have grabbed control of the gaming market particularly in India where the majority of the population of the cricket-mad country is also blessed with a huge number of young people. 

The game of cricket has seen immeasurable growth and advancement over the last two or three decades. The Indian cricket team, which recorded its first major achievement in the form of the 1983 World Cup victory, witnessed its popularity exploding overnight. A few years later, Sachin Tendulkar emerged as the biggest star that Indian sports had ever seen and the country went through significant changes, all taking place simultaneously, which ushered in a new era. The colour TV became a household item, players started getting more money than they would have ever imagined, sponsors with deep pockets began running behind India’s homegrown stars. 

All this coincided with a boom in the Indian cricket team’s fanbase, who are not only immensely passionate about the sport and its stars but also welcomed the global icons with open hearts. Gradually, cricket became the talk of every nook and corner ― from a small shop owner to a high-profile businessman to a college-going student, everyone started giving compelling thoughts and opinions. 

But for years, until the arrival of fantasy gaming and online sports, these passionate fans remained confined to their homes and to their groups where they would let their thoughts flow ― varying from which players should the teams play to what should their strategies be ― there were all kinds of opinions going around. 

While social media’s expansion and availability did give these fans a direction or source to vent out, it truly has been fantasy cricket that has helped them live the dream of being a cricket team boss. The fan, who is playing fantasy cricket, is now donning multiple hats ― he is the captain, coach, manager, planner, and the team’s ultimate decision-maker. 

Fantasy cricket has empowered fans to bring their abundance of cricketing acumen and passion and put it all into something productive ― after all, there is a cash reward for the best performing teams which have been chosen with utmost care, knowledge, planning, and reasoning. 

The world of fantasy cricket may be confined to the realms of fantasy, but in reality, it is the only stage where the passionate and cricket-mad people ― from all walks of life ― can come together, compete with each other, be at their skillful and analytical best, and emerge winners.