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Fox Sports
‘Tough’ call Aussies had to make despite ‘dangerous’ warning; ‘special’ talent misses
The Hindu
Ranji Trophy: Priyansh and Badoni hit tons as Delhi dominates opening day
The Hindu
Ranji Trophy: Sachin, Azharuddeen rescue Kerala on opening day
Espncricinfo
Raza hails ‘unity and culture of the team’ after Zimbabwe’s hard-fought win
The Guardian
Australia squeeze past New Zealand after mid-order collapse in opening women’s T20
Espncricinfo
Sri Lanka bowl, Pakistan hand debut to Baig
Cric Tracker
Ramesh Powar tipped to replace Agarkar on senior selection committee
Cric Tracker
3 surprise exclusions in India’s squad for tour of New Zealand
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How South Africa Turned the Test Upside Down | SA vs AUS Day 4 Analysis #CommBox
ICC Women's T20 #U19WorldCup 2027 schedule is out
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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
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Every Boundary! Sam Konstas Smashes Unbeaten 151* | Sheffield Shield | Fox Cricket
Full Match Highlights | KRL v SNGPL | Shoaib Akhtar Stadium | President Trophy Grade-I | MZK1T
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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.
