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Cricket is a multi-format sport and is only behind football in popularity. Whether the Cricket World Cup, the T20 World Cup, test cricket or leagues like the Indian Premier League, cricket has a format for all its fans.

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Spectators watch as a batsman waits to hit a ball at a street night cricket match in Karachi, Pakistan

In Pakistan, Ramadan brings late-night cricket to life

In Pakistan, Ramadan brings late-night cricket to life

During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, staying up all night to play street cricket is a longstanding tradition.
SocietyApril 1, 202402:08 min
The ICC said the new ruling had been made to protect the integrity of women's cricket

Is cricket's transgender ban fair?

Is cricket's transgender ban fair?

Cricket's governing body (ICC) has joined others in banning transgender athletes. The decision has caused controversy.
SportsNovember 29, 2023
Pakistan's 4-year-old cricket sensation, Muhammad Faizan stands in front of cricket stumps and hits the ball

Meet Pakistan's 4-year-old cricket sensation

Meet Pakistan's 4-year-old cricket sensation

Faizan wants to follow in the footsteps of his cricketing idol, Pakistan team captain Babar Azam.
SportsOctober 26, 202301:31 min
A laborer is making a cricket bat in Indian-administered Kashmir

Kashmir: Are India's willow cricket bats endangered?

Kashmir: Are India's willow cricket bats endangered?

Kashmir is suffering a shortage of willow wood, threatening its famous cricket bat industry.
SportsOctober 24, 202302:38 min
Afghanistan's players celebrate their victory at the end of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between England and Afghanistan

What do sporting upsets tell us about why we love sports?

What do sporting upsets tell us about why we love sports?

Two major upsets in the Cricket World Cup made headlines but what do the results reveal about why we love sports?
SportsOctober 20, 2023
Mark Wood of England celebrates the wicket of Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan

Cricket gets the nod for 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles

Cricket gets the nod for 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles

Cricket is set to make its return to the Olympics, while Thomas Bach has not ruled out staying on beyond his term limit.
SportsOctober 16, 2023
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In the spotlight

A Pakistani cricket fan in Hyderabad, India

Why India, Pakistan cricket matches are more than just sport

India and Pakistan are set to play their World Cup group round match on October 14.
SportsOctober 13, 202302:30 min
Australia lift the 50-over World Cup and yell in delight

The Big One: How Australia came to dominate women's cricket

A game-changing investment in domestic cricket in 2017 helped propel the Australian women's cricket team to new heights.
SportsFebruary 24, 2023
India's women walk around the pitch at Lord's after an ODI vs. England

Cricket: WPL means T20 World Cup marks start of new era

The T20 World Cup begins as the arrival of the Women's Premier League in India transforms women's cricket worldwide.
SportsFebruary 10, 2023