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BBC Sport explores India's deep obsession with cricket.

As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, BBC Sport explores the nation's deep obsession with cricket. 

As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, BBC Sport explores the nation's deep obsession with cricket. The series travels around India and shines a spotlight on every aspect of the game, from backyard gully cricket to the IPL stars, and the Bollywood high flyers drawn to passion of the beloved sport.

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The Great Indian Cricket Dream: The Great Social Leveller

The Great Social Leveller

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Tells the stories of three star players from across Indian society.

Elite cricketers can come from any level of society in India, thanks to the ubiquitous nature of the sport. This episode tells the stories of three star players,

Elite cricketers can come from any level of society in India, thanks to the ubiquitous nature of the sport. 'The Great Social Leveller' tells the stories of three star players, one who slept in a tent as a boy, one a street hawker and one who finally fulfilled his IPL dream at the age of 41.

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