Why do we still support cricket instead of football?

Cricket remains more popular than football in India due to deep-rooted cultural history, consistent international success, and massive commercial investments like the IPL

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1. Normally mass people plays football in his childhood because it is less expensive whereas cricket is expensive in comparison of football. Also football can play in any field like paddy field, normal field whereas for cricket, it need a proper field. 

Baloch are great at football but they don't get a chance as untalented Nepo babies and safarshi get the spot light. They have a love of the game unlike our national football team that disappears and seeks asylum on their foreign trips.