Let's accept it...Cricket is not a game that unites nations! Its actually Soccer/Football. And the Football world cup being held in the poorest continent, it is perhaps the most uplifting sight. Indian soccer is in laggards. But then Cricket is what makes the nation has its heart on. Imagine if India withdraws, Cricket as a game will die, cause we as a country have the richest cricketing board.
Now as for Football, FIFA as a governing body has done some dramatic changes in South Africa as a country. And South Africa has of course done its bit by co-operating. Not only has the host nation represented itself well but has been able to deliver on a lot of NGO projects which include development of sports villages. The key focus also is on development of Women's football.
Also, the game unites those who play each other too...if you notice players exchange their soggy jerseys with each other after a game. A gesture hard to replicate in any sport...just to show that whatever happened in the field is a game, but mutual respect remains. Imagine our pot bellied cricketers doing that...
India hosts the Commonwealth games this year....let's wait and watch. :P
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