Cricket and the global Indian identity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5775093 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pamela Devan (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1413-1425 |
| Publication date | 2012-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Culture Sport Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1461-0981 • E-ISSN: 1743-0445 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17430437.2012.744210 |
| OpenAlex | W2013657590 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 7 |
Despite the widespread dispersal of Indians across the globe, there is one thing that ensures the continuation of the ethnic Indian identity - the game of cricket. This article examines the important role cricket plays in creating an Indian identity, both in India and in Indian communities overseas. I briefly trace the history of cricket in India, as during British colonial rule the game was embraced and then turned from a game of the rulers into a decolonized 'truly Indian' sport. The ability sport has to create feelings of an imagined community is one that has been noted heavily over the years - the ability to enjoy the sport does not discriminate in India, and the individual consumes sport not as an individual, but as a part of larger society. I argue that cricket occupies a unique position, in particular manages to ensure the continuation and unity of the Indian identity, as well as being an ideal tool for nation-building. Finally, I demonstrate how cricket helps to create and maintain overseas Indian communities where cricket remains one of the few direct ties to India
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |