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Cricket Addictor
Pakistan players want Category C deals as PCB set to revamp Central Contracts
Cricket Australia
Why NZ series is so important for Australia head of ‘tricky’ ICC event
Cric Tracker
‘After my first five Tests, I put myself under pressure’ – David Bedingham embraces free spirit
Times of India
Under pressure and on the move: India coach flags mental fatigue in camp
Times of India
‘We’ve sent a strong message’: Daren Sammy on West Indies’ rise ahead of India decider
Times of India
‘Idolised them for years’: Rachin reveals how Kohli and Rohit have shaped his batting
Times of India
‘Still some time for Olympics’: Neeraj shares injury update, reveals comeback plans
Cricinfo
Deepti on Niki Prasad: ‘It didn’t seem at all like she was making her debut’
Cricket Videos
Every Boundary! Travis Head Reaches 121 In Gutsy Knock | Fox Cricket
How India chased 226 vs New Zealand ? Harsha Bhogle & Dinesh Karthik review
2nd Session Highlights | KRL v SNGPL | Shoaib Akhtar Stadium | President Trophy Grade-I | MZK1J
1st Session Highlights | KRL v SNGPL | Shoaib Akhtar Stadium | President Trophy Grade-I | MZK1J
India chase down 226 comfortably! #NZvIND
HIGHLIGHTS | Proteas vs Australia | 2nd Test | Day 4
Boring Cricket Team | CrickPicks EP128 #CommBox
IND vs NZ LIVE Audio Commentary | FAN CHAT New Zealand vs India Live
“I just want to be the player the team can lean on”
Andrew McDonald on Australia’s batting collapse: “Everyone is vulnerable against quality attacks”
Just dropped! Our new Final Word Lightning Bolts tee, inspired by Australia's iconic 1992–94 kit.
Howie Goes Behind the Broadcast
29 Needed From 12 Balls! New Zealand v India
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
Thumping shots Harry Brook is belligerently driving the initiative for England #SLvENG MZS1K
Harry Brook leads the way for England with a 75-ball #SLvENG MZS1K
All guns blazing Harry Brook is stamping his authority in Rawalpindi #SLvENG MZS1K
Successive boundaries for Joe Root to get to his 49th ODI fifty ✨ #SLvENG MZS1K
Harry Brook goes berserk in Rawalpindi Flaying boundaries all over the park #SLvENG MZS1K
England captain Harry Brook goes big to A couple of sixes off Kamindu Mendis #SLvENG MZS1K
Cricbuzz Comm Box: Samson shines, but NZ strike twice!
Tom Banton Shines With A Superb 50 | Sri Lanka vs England | Match 3 | ODI Tri-Series 2026 | MZS1K
No game for bowlers? #NZvIND
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.
