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Cricket Australia
Debutant the shining light for Vics as SA build big lead
The Guardian
Australia to rely on familiar formula in South Africa as they seek to bury demons of 2018 | Geoff Lemon
Sky Sports
‘Sandpapergate’ Q&A: The 2018 ball-tampering scandal explained
BBC Sport
She made India fall in love with women’s cricket – now her era as captain is over
Times of India
‘Naman Dhir has finished him’: World Cup winner’s big statement on star’s T20I future
Times of India
Para-shooters allege corruption in Asian Games selection
Times of India
‘You’re always looking for the next hero’: Kapil Dev on finding Kohli’s successor
BBC Sport
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Cricket Videos
Zimbabwe's mesmerising #CWC27 venue in Victoria Falls
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Are Match-Ups OVERRATED in Test Cricket? | Uncovered
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Liyanage goes massive with back-to-back sixes On the charge early in his innings #ENGvSL MZS1K
Sri Lanka pose for the team photo ahead of today’s clash #ENGvSL | #CricketKaJashan MZS1K
Kusal Mendis Brilliant 89 Runs | What A Knock| England vs Sri Lanka | M6 | ODI Tri-Series | MZS1K
Kusal Mendis smacks it out of the middle of his bat #ENGvSL MZS1K
Something wrong with Kusal Mendis' luck Drills it straight to his batting partner #ENGvSL MZS1K
2nd Innings Powerplay | England vs Sri Lanka | Match 6 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 | PCB | MZS1K
Pakistan Head Coach Mike Hesson previews the tri-series final against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka captain gets in the groove ✨Quality striking from Kusal Mendis #ENGvSL MZS1K
Bat broken! ❌Mendis' bat calls it quits! #ENGvSL | #CricketKaJashan | MZS1K
Sonny Baker leaps in delight! ✨A peach to dismiss Kamindu Mendis #ENGvSL | #CricketKaJashan | MZS1K
Mid-Innings Pitch Side Show | England vs Sri Lanka | Match 6 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series | MZS1K
Cricket Daily Digest
Thursday 29 October 2026 · 15 stories
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About Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 11 players. It is one of the most popular sports in the world, especially in India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa and the Caribbean.
International cricket is run by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is played in three formats: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals. Franchise leagues such as the Indian Premier League (IPL) are also hugely popular.
Cricket FAQs
What are the different formats of cricket?
Test matches last up to five days, with each team batting twice. One Day Internationals (ODIs) give each team 50 overs. T20 matches give each team 20 overs and last around three hours.
How many Test-playing nations are there?
There are 12 ICC Full Members that play Test cricket: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe.
What is the Ashes?
A Test series between England and Australia, first played in 1882. It is one of the oldest and most famous rivalries in sport, with series played in both countries.
What are the biggest cricket tournaments?
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (ODI), the ICC T20 World Cup, the World Test Championship final and the ICC Champions Trophy. The IPL is the biggest franchise league.
How many players are on a cricket team?
Each team has 11 players. Substitute fielders can replace injured players in the field, and concussion replacements are allowed to bat and bowl.
