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Kamal Haasan Hails Cricket's Ecosystem, Urges Expansion to All Sports

Kamal Haasan congratulated the Indian men's cricket team on winning back-to-back T20 World Cups, attributing the success to India's robust domestic cricket structure like the Ranji Trophy and IPL. He urged the nation to imagine the achievements possible if every sport in India developed a similar foundational ecosystem. The actor-politician emphasized the limitless potential of India's youth, from local grounds to international stadiums. His comments followed India's historic 96-run victory over New Zealand, securing a record third T20 World Cup title.

Key Points: Kamal Haasan on India's Sports Ecosystem & T20 Win

  • Credits domestic cricket for World Cup wins
  • Calls for similar ecosystems in all sports
  • Highlights limitless potential of Indian youth
  • Celebrates India's record third T20 title
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Kamal Haasan: Imagine what India could achieve if every sport had a similar domestic ecosystem!

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan congratulates Team India's T20 World Cup win, credits domestic cricket structure, and envisions success for all sports.

"Imagine what India could achieve if every sport had such domestic ecosystem. - Kamal Haasan"

Chennai, March 9

Pointing out that the back-to-back ICC Men's T20 Cricket World cups and the Women's World cup that had been won were testament to India's deep domestic ecosystem -- from the Ranji Trophy to the IPL, actor, politician and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan on Monday asked people to imagine what India could achieve if every sport had a similar ecosystem.

Taking to his X timeline to pen a congratulatory post to the Indian Men's cricket team on winning the T 20 World Cup, the acting ace and politician wrote, "Our Men in Blue, back-to-back ICC Men's T20 World Cup champions! Men's ICC Cricket World Cup runners-up. Women's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup champions. A testament to India's deep domestic ecosystem, from the Ranji Trophy to the IPL. @BCCI"

He then said, "Imagine what India could achieve if every sport had such domestic ecosystem. The potential of India's youth is limitless. From gullies to grand stadiums, from childhood dreams to world champions - India rises. #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup #T20WorldChampions."

Kamal Haasan was the latest to congratulate the Indian cricket team on their fantastic win. Several south stars including actors Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, Nithiin, Ravi Teja and Venkatesh have already expressed joy at India retaining the T20 World Cup and congratulated the team for their phenomenal effort.

For the unaware, India, on Sunday, became the first team to retain the Men's T20 World Cup title and win the crown for a record three times after beating New Zealand by 96 runs in front of 86,824 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Sanju Samson's blistering 89 off 46 balls, laced with five fours and eight sixes, powered India to 255/5, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final, before Bumrah and Axar Patel (3-27) ripped through New Zealand's top order to seal victory. The visitors were dismissed for 159 in 19 overs, with only Tim Seifert offering resistance through a fighting 52.

- IANS

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Priya S
Absolutely! But let's be honest, the BCCI is a money-making giant. Other sports federations lack that vision and financial discipline. We need to professionalize the administration first, not just copy the IPL model.
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Rohit P
True that! Look at badminton. Sindhu and Srikanth succeeded because of Gopichand's academy, a sort of private ecosystem. We need more such hubs for athletics, swimming, boxing. Government schemes are there but execution is poor.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows sports globally, the infrastructure gap is startling. In my hometown, there are five cricket grounds but not one proper football field with grass. The bias is real. We need to build from the ground up.
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Vikram M
It's not just about money. It's about creating a sporting culture. In small towns, if a boy says he wants to be a wrestler or a shooter, parents still push for engineering or cricket. That mindset needs to change. Kudos to Kamal Haasan for highlighting this.
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Michael C
A thoughtful perspective from Mr. Haasan. The success of the IPL is a masterclass in sports management - marketing, fan engagement, and creating heroes. Applying those principles to kabaddi (PKL has done well) and other indigenous sports could work wonders.

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