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BCCI congratulates Harmanpreet Kaur on historic India captaincy journey
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Rahul Dravid backs Virat Kohli’s acting potential, recalls his mimicry skills
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“Stay silent”: Usman Tariq shares cryptic Instagram story after Pakistan T20I snub
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Australia women’s cricketers want more games in peak summer
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When Jeffrey Archer lay on the floor: The interview that turned into an argument
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3 Indian batters who could break into the ODI team
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Haramanpreet Kaur resigns as India captain: Read World Cup-winner’s full statement here
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India’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet steps down
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There is so much to love about the unlikeliness of the Simon Harmer story
Everyone loves the end of the day in Test cricket where everything can change in an over.
Nic Maddinson's #SheffieldShield screamer
Sophie Molineux had to wear this crazy outfit Georgia Wareham picked for her!
Inglis TON powers Aussies as Starc & Lyon put South Africa under pressure! | Follow On Podcast
THROW IT AWAY? | South Africa slammed over shot selection as Lyon strikes late | Fox Cricket
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Josh Inglis hits second Test hundred! | South Africa vs Australia | Third Test, Day Three Highlights
CONTROVERSIAL DECISION?... #cricket #cricketlover #villagecricket #nailbiter #goprocricket #stumped
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
Full Highlights | MIT Solutions vs SBP | Day 3 | President Trophy Grade-I Final | MZK1T
How Temba Bavuma Took South Africa to the Top of World Cricket
'It's EASY to sit on the balcony' ️ | Harmer defends under-fire teammates | RSA Press Conference
New #3? | Inglis opens up about return after stunning century | Australia Press Conference
South Africa vs Australia | 3rd Test, Day 3 Highlights | Fox Cricket
Cape Town Day 3: The bowling brilliance that helped turn the Test | Unplayable Podcast
Nathan Lyon ain't past it yet, as Cape Town classic continues | TFW Daily
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
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.
