Bengaluru: Cricket, they say, is a religion in India, and the man who rules the world of athletics, endorsed it too.
Usain Bolt’s love for cricket, his friendship with fellow-Jamaican Chris Gayle and Royal Challengers Bangalore are all well known. But when asked how India can convert itself into an athletics powerhouse, he pointed at the impact of cricket in the country.
“It’s all about the main sport. I think more youngsters want to take up cricket. Lot of them might have the talent to run but they won’t find out because all they want to do is play cricket because that is the sport!”
Speaking on what they did differently in his country, the 29-year-old said, “In Jamaica, everyone wants to run so we find a lot more talent. I think it is all about making the sport attractive to the younger generation to want to compete. We train harder and work harder, and then you start to see more talent.”
