10 Most Popular Sports In The World
2. Cricket
Although not a popular sport in the United States, cricket is the second-most popular sport in the planet with a global fanbase of between 2 and 3 billion people. It is not as widespread as some other sports, but is a major sport in some countries including Great Britain, India, Pakistan, and Australia.
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Even though it is already in second place, cricket has still seen a surge in popularity in recent years. This is likely to be down to recent changes in the format that have helped to make the game more exciting. Professional cricketers don’t make much money relative to the sports following, but those at the top can still become very wealthy.
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