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Boland leaves Proteas reeling on rain-ruined first day
The Guardian
Australia’s Boland damages South Africa in brief respite from rain
Espncricinfo
Bowlers, Shafali, Mandhana power India to series win
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Ellyse Perry fifty steers Australia to two-wicket win over New Zealand Women in 1st T20I
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Fakhar Zaman admits extreme pressure on Pakistan to end ICC trophy drought
Espncricinfo
Taskin: ‘We sometimes collapse quickly under pressure’
Sky Sports
Botham reopens war of words with Stokes over Ashes fallout
Fox Sports
‘Tough’ call Aussies had to make despite ‘dangerous’ warning; ‘special’ talent misses
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Jansen on fire as Australia wickets tumble! | South Africa vs Australia | Day Four, Second Test
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How South Africa Turned the Test Upside Down | SA vs AUS Day 4 Analysis #CommBox
North West Dragons vs Wenbro Impalas - YesPlay Pro20 Cup
ICC Women's T20 #U19WorldCup 2027 schedule is out
Mitch Santner: Bhuvi will love the conditions in New Zealand
Ishan Kishan is emerging as a big-match player: Kaif
ALL 10 WICKETS! Aussies Collapse to 99... Forced to Follow-On in 7-Year Low | Fox Cricket
Harsha Bhogle on Bumrah, Jaiswal's ODI squad non-selection
Harsha Bhogle on Pant and Gill
Marco Jansen's battle against Australia
'We have plans for Sooryavanshi' #NZvIND
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
My NEPHEW taking a SCREAMER! #cricket #cricketlover #villagecricket #caughtandbowled #catch
Every Boundary! Sam Konstas Smashes Unbeaten 151* | Sheffield Shield | 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
Sri Lanka & England practice ahead of their ODI tri-series clash at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
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.
