# Cricket Fever Hits India as World Cup Officially Begins By thischick | Published 2007-03-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-fever-hits-india-as-world-cup-2007-officially-begins References: [sportnetwork.net](http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s119.htm) The West Indies are home to the 2007 [Cricket World Cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nippon-paint-1) Cricket Championships and with the opening ceremonies out of the way, India is locked in the grip of World Cup fever. The series will stretch on until the end of April, but India is wasting no time showing support for their beloved team. From prayers and sandcastles to kites and shaved heads, there is no shortage of trendy ideas for [cricket supporters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-sensory-room). Let's hope India does well so the dude who shaved his can wear it proudly. For some strange reason though, the photo of his head is making me hungry for a well-frosted cake! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cricket Fan Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry with trendy cricket-themed apparel and accessories for fans to show their support. - **Cricket Tourism:** Disrupt the travel industry by offering unique cricket-themed travel experiences and tours for fans wanting to experience the World Cup in person. - **Social Media Cricket Celebrations:** Opportunity to disrupt the social media landscape with innovative ways for cricket fans to connect, share and celebrate during the World Cup. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Apparel:** Disrupt the sports apparel industry by creating trendy and cricket-themed clothing, shoes, and accessories for fans to wear during the World Cup. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity to disrupt the travel and tourism industry by offering specialized packages and experiences tailored for cricket fans during the World Cup. - **Social Media Platforms:** Disrupt the social media industry by creating dedicated platforms or features for cricket fans to engage, share content, and connect during the World Cup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [India-Exclusive Hydration Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campa-cricket.md) - [Cricket-Brand B2B Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognizant-major-league.md) - [Cricket League-Focused Beverage Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucknow-super-giants.md) - [Tricolored Tournament Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26.md) - [Bespoke Jersey Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-kit-collection.md) - [Online Cricket Betting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecricket.md) - [World Cup Collectors Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-fifa-world-cup-26.md) - [Score-Tracking Esports Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-world-cup-2.md) - [Customized Soccer Tournament Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-cup-travel-packages.md)