Diwali and cricket, over the years, have been two things that have gone hand in hand. Who can forget MS Dhoni hitting a majestic 183 against Sri Lanka back in 2005 or Amit Mishra putting the New Zealand batsman in a spin in 2016? India, it is fair to say, have played some great cricket during Diwali. Not Anymore Though The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and broadcasters Star believe that there now isn’t enough interest in the game when the Festival of Lights is taking place.