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The Guardian
‘We had won a World Cup for heaven’s sake’: Chris Woakes on the curfew that killed England’s party
Espncricinfo
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Cricket Australia
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Cricket Videos
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Howie Goes Behind the Broadcast
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South Africa weren’t there to make friends, they came to give Australia hell, and it felt that way.
Jayden Seales Incredible 4️⃣ Wickets For 5️⃣ Runs Across 1️⃣5️⃣ Overs | West Indies v Bangladesh
29 runs from 12 balls... Jadeja vs New Zealand
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Jansen gets in the Aussies' faces!
Brendon McCullum reflects on Pakistan ODI defeat and how England can turn things around
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Tom Banton shares his thoughts ahead of the #SLvENG game in Rawalpindi | ODI Tri-Series 2026 | MZS1J
Pakistan Bowling Coach Shaun Tait pleased with the bowling performance in ODI Tri-Series
Pre Match Show | England vs Sri Lanka | Match 3 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 | PCB | MZS1J
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.
