Says they help promote the game and cater to a sizeable and dedicated fan baseCricket at neutral venues is the way forward for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). “From where I see it, neutral venues help in promoting the sport amongst a captivate fan base. In the past, cricket has been played at neutral venues such as Canada or the UAE and the response was overwhelming. Neutral venues present a win-win situation because on one hand it helps explore new markets and fans and on the other, it promotes the game, thereby contributing towards the growth of the sport,” Thakur told The Hindu. I am certain that this initiative will be well received by a large number of existing fans and cultivate potential fan base, thereby popularising the sport,” Thakur emphasised.

Source: The Hindu August 23, 2016 20:48 UTC