When pickleball killed gully cricket, and sports stopped being free
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Gully cricket, once a staple summer activity for Indian children, is vanishing from urban apartment complexes. Kids now attend scheduled, fee-based pickleball sessions in branded gear instead of spontaneous neighborhood play. This shift reflects changing attitudes toward sports—from free, imaginative play to structured, commercialized activities requiring advance booking and payment.
Key Entities
Gully cricketPickleballIndian urban citiesSummer vacationDelhi