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Edwards and Abbott keep New South Wales in charge
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Alviro Petersen warns Proteas batters face tough Test conditions despite sunshine forecast
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Bavuma and Jansen lead South Africa’s fightback
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Afghanistan stand in Bangladesh’s way for spot in final
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Australian umpire Ben Treloar to officiate in Ranji Trophy under CA-BCCI exchange program
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Shafali Verma reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe
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Great Scott! There are no Nathans in Australia
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A day to remember for Arafat Minhas #PAKvENG MZS1K
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Cricket Daily Digest
Tuesday 20 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.
