1) How many of us Indians know about local cricket tournaments like Ranji etc...? I am finding it hard to name some :( 2) How many TV channels media cover these local matches? 3) how many commercial promoters sponsor these? 4) I am from Delhi and how many Delhi players I know? Do you know some of your local players?
NONE.
Secret to India's Loss is in its inablility to find good Talent.
There are some people who make their way to the top (somehow) like Agarkar (Approachikar) and then they stay there because they get promoted by Media and Sponsors. Tendulkar is no Exception.
Local games are more popular in countries like Austrailia and USA. There are local heroes. People enjoy local games as musch as they enjoy World Cup. This helps the talent to come forward.
