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What's driving the attention

In Saudi Arabia, the sport of cricket is being discussed for its cultural impact in East Asian countries, with emphasis on its growing popularity and societal role.

Cricket, traditionally popular in South Asian countries, is gaining attention in East Asia where it is considered by some as more than a sport but almost akin to a 'religion'. This cultural phenomenon has been reported in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, highlighting cricket's increasing acceptance and the passionate following it commands in certain East Asian states.