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The Indian Express
‘3 ICC trophies, 2 Asia Cups, back-to-back Asian Games gold’: BCCI lauds outgoing selector Agarkar
Cricket Australia
South Africa v Australia, first Test: match preview
CricTracker
‘We have a strong desire to get the better of them’ – Temba Bavuma on Australia
Cric Tracker
‘Strong signal Shreyas Iyer is back to his best’ – Sunil Gavaskar hails India skipper after maiden T20I ton
Times of India
‘Just own it’: Lineker urges Man City to accept punishment over financial breaches
Cricket Fanatics Mag
Harmer: Proteas’ ability to ‘find a way’ has become their greatest strength
Cric Tracker
ICC Anti-Corruption Unit chief warns of ‘grey area’ surrounding legends leagues
Cricket Australia
Weatherald falls cheaply after SA roll Vics in Shield opener
Cricket Videos
Match Highlights | England vs Sri Lanka | Match 6 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 | PCB | MZS1K
Did Australia miss a chance to kill the game? #savsaus
Brendon McCullum reveals the most important thing England learnt from Tri-Series
Cape Town Day 3: The bowling brilliance that helped turn the Test | Unplayable Podcast
Full Highlights | MIT Solutions vs SBP | Day 3 | President Trophy Grade-I Final | MZK1T
Nathan Lyon ain't past it yet, as Cape Town classic continues | TFW Daily
INSTANT REACTION! England defeat Sri Lanka in their final tri-series match
How Temba Bavuma Took South Africa to the Top of World Cricket
Zimbabwe's mesmerising #CWC27 venue in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe excited to play #CWC27 in picturesque Victoria Falls
Sri Lanka's All Boundaries & FOW | England vs Sri Lanka | Match 6 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series | MZS1K
3rd Session Highlights | MIT Solutions vs SBP | Day 3 | President Trophy Grade-I Final | MZK1T
Closer | England vs Sri Lanka | Match 6 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 | MZS1K
2nd Session Highlights | MIT Solutions vs SBP | Day 3 | President Trophy Grade-I Final | MZK1T
73 runs, 8 fours! Hasan Raza in full flow | MITS vs SBP | Day 3 | President Trophy Grade-I | MZK1T
Ben Duckett's Masterclass & England's Big Win In Lahore | ENG vs SL | ODI Tri-Series | MZS1K
Abbas registers his 60th first-class 5-for | MITS vs SBP | President Trophy Grade-I Final | MZK1T
Pitch Side Post Match Show | England vs Sri Lanka | Match 6 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 | MZS1K
Aamer Jamal's half-century | MIT Solutions vs SBP | Day 3 | President Trophy Grade-I Final | MZK1T
1st Session Highlights | MIT Solutions vs SBP | Day 3 | President Trophy Grade-I Final | MZK1T
Ben Duckett Post-Match Press Conference | England vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series | PCB | MZS1K
Fielding & Spin Bowling Coach Jordan Gregory Post-Match Press Conference | ODI Tri-Series | MZS1K
Full Highlights | Lahore Blues vs Peshawar Blues | National U19 Championship | Day 1 | MZL1T
Pakistan's pace battery, getting ready to make a statement in the tri-series final #PAKvSL
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.
