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Cricket

Cricket is followed by more than a billion fans worldwide. This hub covers Test, ODI, and T20 cricket, major tournaments including the IPL and World Cups, player form, and the strategy behind the sport — from field placements to data-driven selection.

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Why the IPL Model Took Over World Cricket

The IPL did not just invent a format — it proved a business model, then exported it. How Indian franchise owners came to hold teams in South Africa, the United States, the UAE and England, and what that has cost the international game.

Sep 3, 202611 min
A floodlit cricket stadium packed for an evening match

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The IPL Auction Explained: How Teams Are Really Built

The IPL auction explained with real numbers: the ₹120 crore purse, retention slabs, right-to-match, record bids — and the strategy that decides seasons before a ball is bowled.

Jun 10, 202610 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three formats of cricket?

Cricket is played in three main formats: Test matches (up to five days), One Day Internationals (50 overs per side), and Twenty20 (20 overs per side), each demanding a different style of play.