Question

How did cricket became the money making game

Answer 1

Because the players who play cricket get a lot of salary if they play well

Answer 2

Kerry packer's innovative ideas helped to develop the image of cricket as television sports,marketable game ,which could generate revenue .Due to his innovative ideas. ,colour uniform, protective equipment, field restrictions as a standard part of game .The crickets too have benefited from the media. The better earning and celebrity status proved this fact.