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BBC Sport
South African Simons to join England Test set-up
Fox Sports
‘If i’m honest with you’: Nathan Lyon’s defiant Test reveal after stunning Aussie milestone
The Guardian
Georgia Voll’s quickfire century lifts Australia to ODI series win against Bangladesh
Cricket Australia
Shifting gears: Voll enhances ODI record with home turf ton
Cricket Australia
‘He’s a freak’: Smith adds to record-breaking highlights reel
Sky Sports
Cummins helps Australia take control against South Africa
Fox Sports
Moment we’ve been ‘crying out for’… and how it exposed Bazball’s most enduring ‘cop out’
Times Of India
Abhishek, Arshdeep help India beat West Indies by 14 runs; take 2-1 lead in series
Cricket Videos
Naman Dhir impresses Irfan Pathan
Broadcasters' team joins the #PinkDay to raise awareness for breast cancer #PAKvENG MZS1K
Fabulous strokeplay from Saad Baig ✨ #PAKvENG MZS1K
'Need more 160-180 game pitches' #NZvIND
Can Abhinav Mukund solve Cricinfo Matchup of the day?
160-180 run games make T20s more exciting: Dinesh Karthik
The UAE has an incredible pool of talent
Day 18 of the Howie Safari brings you his top 5 cities round the world!
Pure class through the off-side Saad Baig threads the gaps with crisp boundaries #PAKvENG MZS1K
Thank you, Lahore! Packed stadium on #PinkDay
2nd Innings Powerplay | Pakistan vs England | Match 4 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 | PCB | MZS1K
Elegance personified Babar Azam times it straight past mid-off for a sumptuous boundary MZS1K
Pulled away magnificently A casual catch over the ropes from the ball boy #PAKvENG MZS1K
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi attends the #PinkDay ODI between Pakistan & England at Gaddafi Stadium
England's All Boundaries & FOW | Pakistan vs England | Match 4 | ODI Tri-Series 2026 | PCB | MZS1K
4️⃣ for Shaheen Shah Afridi. 3️⃣ catches for Babar Azam ✨ENG are bowled out for 241! #PAKvENG MZS1K
Shaheen Afridi’s Brilliant Four-Wicket Haul | PAK vs ENG| Match 4 | ODI Tri-Series | MZS1K
1st Innings Highlights | Pakistan vs England | Match 4 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 | PCB | MZS1K
Babar Azam keeps his balance and pouches it nicely Arafat Minhas continues to shine #PAKvENG MZS1K
Neatly taken in the deep and Razaullah roars with his second scalp #PAKvENG MZS1K
Alex Carey gives an update on Steve Smith ahead of the third Test
Ben Duckett's Brilliant 105-Run Knock For England | PAK vs ENG| Match 4 | ODI Tri-Series | MZS1K
Arafat Minhas gets rid of the centurion ⚡Ben Duckett departs as England falter ☝️#PAKvENG MZS1K
Ben Duckett makes his 5th ODI #PAKvENG MZS1K
Cricket Daily Digest
Sunday 25 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.
