Cricket is nothing short of a religion in Mumbai, though other sports enjoy passionate followings as well.
* **Cricket Venues**: The Wankhede Stadium (which hosted the victorious 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final for India) and the historic Brabourne Stadium. * **Professional Teams**: The Mumbai Indians (Indian Premier League cricket) are one of the most successful sports franchises globally. Mumbai City FC represents the city in the Indian Super League (football). * **Amateur Culture**: Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan, and Oval Maidan are iconic public grounds where thousands of aspiring cricketers, footballers, and athletes practice daily.
