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Ravi Shastri reopens old wound, reveals why 2016 India coach job snub still hurts
The Indian Express
Stepping down as captain will boost Harmanpreet Kaur the match-winning batter
Times of India
‘Not here to be tourists in Argentina’: Benin keeper ahead of Messi’s farewell match
The Indian Express
Sourav Ganguly announced as Delhi Capitals’ head coach
Espncricinfo
ECB could fund Women’s Test in West Indies
BBC Sport
India’s Harmanpreet steps down as captain
Cric Tracker
We will go into the auction knowing exactly what we need: Pretoria Capitals’ head coach Sourav Ganguly
Cricket Addictor
Sourav Ganguly named Delhi Capitals head coach ahead of IPL 2027
Cricket Videos
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Jemimah Rodrigues relives India's iconic #CWC25 semi-final win
Josh Inglis on his "pretty crazy" South Africa tour ️
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Full circle for local boy Bevon Jacobs at Eden Park today
Behind the Broadcast - Howie on Safari Day 23
Lanning & Sutherland STUN defending champions in instant title statement | WBBL|12 | Fox Cricket
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!
Josh Inglis hits second Test hundred! | South Africa vs Australia | Third Test, Day Three Highlights
CONTROVERSIAL DECISION?... #cricket #cricketlover #villagecricket #nailbiter #goprocricket #stumped
Brendon McCullum reveals the most important thing England learnt from Tri-Series
Miracle Chase?! | Sri Lanka vs Sri Lanka Highlights | 6th ODI Tri-Nations Series | Fox Cricket
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
Cricinfo awards - SA vs AUS, day three, Newlands
'It's EASY to sit on the balcony' ️ | Harmer defends under-fire teammates | RSA Press Conference
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.
