Indian cricket in a tight spot, but its No.1 position not under threat

Hindustan Times New Delhi New Delhi, May 19 -- Indian cricket is finding itself in a tight spot right now but its position as the Number 1 sport in India is not under any threat. While football, Formula One and polo are becoming popular with some advertisers, no brand manager can afford to look away from cricket and cricketers. That is bad news for those who run football, tennis, hockey and other …

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