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Cricket Australia
Lyon sidelined: Analysing latest bold call from Aussie selectors
Cricket Australia
‘How it goes sometimes’: Collapse no worries for Aussie champs
Cricinfo
Salman Agha ton, Eshan Malinga four-for as Pakistan notch 305
The Indian Express
Indomitable India trounce Zimbabwe to wrap up series
Cricket Fanatics Mag
YesPlay Pro20 Cup Roundup (16–18 October): Bird Nears Century as Lions, Knights and Warriors Impress
The Hindu
Is fast-rising all-rounder Dhir the missing piece in India’s T20 puzzle?
Cricket Australia
Boland leaves Proteas reeling on rain-ruined first day
The Guardian
Australia’s Boland damages South Africa in brief respite from rain
Cricket Videos
Harsha Bhogle on Bumrah, Jaiswal's ODI squad non-selection
'Positive from ball one' Hasan Nawaz reflects on his counterattacking 79 off 74 balls
Harsha Bhogle on Pant and Gill
Marco Jansen's battle against Australia
Woakes: "I wasn't good enough" away from home
'We have plans for Sooryavanshi' #NZvIND
All smiles at the finish ☺️ Post-match moments in Rawalpindi after Pakistan seal commanding victory
We have plans for Sooryavanshi if he plays: Santner
HIGHLIGHTS: DP World Lions vs YesPlay Cobras - Hollywoodbets Pro20
Every four and six from Konstas' rapid 151 not out | Sheffield Shield 2026-27
Muralitharan, Akram, Ambrose & more bowl at Nasser Hussain! | Best masterclass moments
'We are prepred for Sooryavanshi' ️ Mitchell Santner
My NEPHEW taking a SCREAMER! #cricket #cricketlover #villagecricket #caughtandbowled #catch
The Post-Bumrah Problem: Is India’s Pace Pipeline Ready? #CommBox
Every Boundary! Sam Konstas Smashes Unbeaten 151* | Sheffield Shield | Fox Cricket
HIGHLIGHTS | Proteas vs Australia | 2nd Test | Day 3
'Very specialised position' Khawaja speaks on Maddinson selection + Aus Batting Order | Fox Cricket
Bavuma was the bloke who stood up and the tree from which everything else grew in this innings.
Bartlett takes season tally to 16 wickets in TWO games | Sheffield Shield 2026-27
“The maturity Jansen showed kind of tells you there’s a future captain in waiting for South Africa.”
Can the Black Caps win the battle against India's T20 spinners? #nzvsind #cricket
Azaan Ahmed makes quick-fire 82 | Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17 | Youth One-Day - Match 4 | MZR1J
Robin Uthappa’s NEW Role in Cricket! Inside the Yas Lions & Abu Dhabi T10 | KimAppa
1st Innings Highlights | Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17 | Youth One-Day - Match 4 | MZR1J
Cricket Daily Digest
Wednesday 21 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.
