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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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Simone Biles performing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Simone Biles performing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Managing mental health in sport: A universal challenge

To mark World Mental Health Day, DW spoke with sportspeople around the world about how they manage their mental health.

Afghan refugees in Hamburg during a cricket training session

Afghan refugees in Hamburg during a cricket training session

Hamburg's refugee cricketers

For a group of Afghan refugees in Hamburg, cricket offers a pathway to integration.

Afghan refugees play cricket in Hamburg

Afghan refugees play cricket in Hamburg

Cricket helps Afghan refugees feel at home in Hamburg

For a group of Afghan refugees in Hamburg, cricket offers a pathway to integration.

The Australian team celebrate a wicket

The Australian team celebrate a wicket

Women's T20 Cricket World Cup: How it works

Australia have won six of the eight Women's T20 World Cups, but challengers are emerging.

A comparison between two Sri Lankan bowling styles

A comparison between two Sri Lankan bowling styles

Unorthodox cricket bowling has physicists spinning

A controversial round-arm bowling technique uses the same physics as football penalty kicks and curveballs in baseball.

India's Virat Kohli bats during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final cricket match between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, Saturday, June 29, 2024.

India's Virat Kohli bats during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final cricket match between India and South Africa at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Cricket: India wins T20 World Cup as Kohli performs in final

Star player Virat Kohli delivered when it mattered most in the final against South Africa, after a sub-par tournament.

Rashid Khan celebrates with wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq during the T20 World Cup

Rashid Khan celebrates with wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq during the T20 World Cup

Afghanistan in T20 World Cup semifinal: A real fairy tale?

Afghanistan's first cricket World Cup semifinal is a major achievement, but for many observers, it's also troubling.

USA cricket captain Monank Patel

USA cricket captain Monank Patel

Why is the T20 Cricket World Cup in the USA?

American football and basketball are the most popular US sports. So why is the USA hosting a cricket World Cup?

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

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

During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, staying up all night to play street cricket is a longstanding tradition.

Cricket player Sandeep Lamichhane during a match against Scotland in February 2023

Cricket player Sandeep Lamichhane during a match against Scotland in February 2023

Nepalese star cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Nepalese cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane faces up to 10 years in jail after being convicted of raping an 18-year-old girl.

The ICC said the new ruling had been made to protect the integrity of women's cricket

The ICC said the new ruling had been made to protect the integrity of women's cricket

Is cricket's transgender ban fair?

Cricket's governing body (ICC) has joined others in banning transgender athletes. The decision has caused controversy.

Australian players celebrate after winning the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

Australian players celebrate after winning the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

Cricket World Cup: Australia beat India to win 6th title

Australia has acheived a six-wicket win over the host of the World Cup, breaking India's winning streak of 10 matches.

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews walks after losing his wicket

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews walks after losing his wicket

Cricket: ICC suspends Sri Lanka over political interference

Sri Lanka Cricket's indefinite ban comes for a "serious breach" of obligations to act independently of the government

Pakistan's 4-year-old cricket sensation, Muhammad Faizan stands in front of cricket stumps and hits the ball

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

Faizan wants to follow in the footsteps of his cricketing idol, Pakistan team captain Babar Azam.

A laborer is making a cricket bat in Indian-administered Kashmir

A laborer is making a cricket bat in Indian-administered Kashmir

Kashmir: Are India's willow cricket bats endangered?

Kashmir is suffering a shortage of willow wood, threatening its famous cricket bat industry.

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

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?

Two major upsets in the Cricket World Cup made headlines but what do the results reveal about why we love sports?

Mark Wood of England celebrates the wicket of Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan

Mark Wood of England celebrates the wicket of Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan

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.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - India v Pakistan - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - October 14, 2023 India's Rohit Sharma celebrates after reaching his half century

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - India v Pakistan - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - October 14, 2023 India's Rohit Sharma celebrates after reaching his half century

Cricket World Cup: India rout Pakistan by 7 wickets

India recorded an eighth consecutive World Cup win over Pakistan on Saturday amid a one-sided atmosphere.

A Pakistani cricket fan in Hyderabad, India

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.

Virat Kohli leaps in the air

Virat Kohli leaps in the air

India v Pakistan: More than a cricket match

DW spoke to fans about India's "eternal enemy" and why Pakistan fans feel the tournament casts "a damning shadow."

Kwon Seonghui of South Korea competes during the women's group battle of breaking

Kwon Seonghui of South Korea competes during the women's group battle of breaking

Asian Games: China tops table as India gifted cricket gold

The postponed 2022 Asian Games come to a close on Sunday with hosts China predictably topping the medal table.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Captain's Day: captains of several national teams on stage at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Captain's Day: captains of several national teams on stage at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.

Cricket World Cup: India optimistic ahead of Pakistan match

India and Pakistan’s world-class national teams are scheduled for a highly anticipated match later this month.

Virat Kohli applaiuds while playing for India

Virat Kohli applaiuds while playing for India

Cricket World Cup: Politics and powerplays

The 2023 World Cup starts soon in India, with the hosts among the favorites. Who could star? And what of politics?

England's Johnny Bairstow carries a Just Stop Oil protester off the pitch during day one of the second Ashes Test cricket match at Lord's Cricket Ground

England's Johnny Bairstow carries a Just Stop Oil protester off the pitch during day one of the second Ashes Test cricket match at Lord's Cricket Ground

Cricket: Protesters interrupt Ashes Test match

Protesters disrupted the second Ashes Test at Lord's but were swiftly removed from the field.

England and Australia do battle in the Ashes

England and Australia do battle in the Ashes

English cricket ruled 'racist, sexist and elitist'

An explosive report into the culture of English cricket has found it to be disciminatory in a variety of ways.

Three South African cricket players holding their hands up for a high five

Three South African cricket players holding their hands up for a high five

South Africa proved worth at Women's T20 World Cup

South Africa captivated a home crowd with their Women's T20 World Cup showing. Now they hope the effort leads to change.

Australia lift the 50-over World Cup and yell in delight

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.

Sophia Dunkley in action for England

Sophia Dunkley in action for England

Slow progress towards diversity in England women's cricket

While women's cricket is becoming a viable career option in England, there's little diversity. Why is that so?

India's women walk around the pitch at Lord's after an ODI vs. England

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.

The Afghanistan women's cricket team pose for a picture

The Afghanistan women's cricket team pose for a picture

ICC under increasing pressure to suspend Afghanistan

The ICC is under pressure to suspend Afghanistan due to the Taliban's ban on women and girls participating in sport.

Australia player Usman Khawaja in his cricket jersey with a bat

Australia player Usman Khawaja in his cricket jersey with a bat

Australia scraps Afghan cricket series over women's rights

Cricket Australia scrapped the ODI series after Taliban placed restrictions on women from attending universities.

Lena Oberdorf attempts a tackle

Lena Oberdorf attempts a tackle

Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2023

From a Women's World Cup to a World Basketball Championship, there's something for just about everyone's sporting taste.

Jhitin of the Doha Challengers and Bibin of the Truth Fighters

Jhitin of the Doha Challengers and Bibin of the Truth Fighters

'It unites us' — cricket takes over Qatar again

With the football World Cup over, locals in Qatar can finally get back to their favorite sport: cricket.

Komal Kirad, aspiring professional female cricketeer

Komal Kirad, aspiring professional female cricketeer

Women break new ground in Indian cricket

Cricket has been known as the 'gentleman's game, but Indian women are breaking new ground.

Sri Lanka's Danushka Gunathilaka bats during the first one day international cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Danushka Gunathilaka bats during the first one day international cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Cricket suspends Gunathilaka amid sex charges

Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was suspended from Sri Lankan teams following charges of sexual assault in Australia.

Jhulan Goswami of India celebrates after taking the wicket of Kate Cross of England during the 3rd Royal London ODI between England Women and India Women at Lord's Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022.

Jhulan Goswami of India celebrates after taking the wicket of Kate Cross of England during the 3rd Royal London ODI between England Women and India Women at Lord's Cricket Ground on September 24, 2022.

India cricket board announces equal pay for women

An offical has said the move represents a first step into a "new era of gender equality" in Indian cricket.

UAE's Muhammad Waseem plays a shot in front of a sign for Saudi oil company Aramco

UAE's Muhammad Waseem plays a shot in front of a sign for Saudi oil company Aramco

Cricket T20 World Cup: Enter Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's fingerprints are all over the cricket T20 World Cup in Australia. But why?

India's Hardik Pandya hits a boundary against Pakistan

India's Hardik Pandya hits a boundary against Pakistan

India vs. Pakistan: A complex rivalry hitting new heights

The rivalry between India and Pakistan is historically charged, but has taken on a different dimension in recent years.

A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II is on display on giant screen in Piccadilly Circus

A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II is on display on giant screen in Piccadilly Circus

Queen's death brings UK to a standstill

Events from politics to sports and culture have been canceled or rescheduled to mark the passing of Elizabeth II.

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the Asia Cup T20 cricket match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the Asia Cup T20 cricket match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

Afghanistan crush Sri Lanka in Asia Cup cricket match

Sri Lanka lose the opening game of the Asia Cup cricket tournament to Afghanistan.

Papua New Guinea's men's cricket captain Assad Vala batting at a match in Oman

Papua New Guinea's men's cricket captain Assad Vala batting at a match in Oman

Australia eyes sports diplomacy for PNG, Vanuatu

The program will help share Australia's cricket prowess in neighboring countries amid geopolitical tensions.

Pakistani cricket legend Inzamam-Ul-Haq looks for young talent in Bonn, Germany

Pakistani cricket legend Inzamam-Ul-Haq looks for young talent in Bonn, Germany

Pakistan cricket legend hunts for talent in Germany

Pakistani Super League team Peshawar Zalmi is the first to conduct a talent search in Europe this year.

Pakistani cricketer Saba Nazir

Pakistani cricketer Saba Nazir

A woman cricket player's battle to reach the top level

Saba Nazir's determination helped her break free of gender stereotypes to reach her goal of wearing the national colors.

Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj

Indian cricket pioneer Raj calls time on career

The leading run-scorer in women's international cricket, Mithali Raj, has retired as a pioneer of the sport.

Australia's Ash Barty celebrates winning the Australian Open in 2022

Australia's Ash Barty celebrates winning the Australian Open in 2022

Ash Barty: World No.1's early retirement unsurprising

Ash Barty calling time on her tennis career is less surprising than expected as she continues to forge her own path.

Shane Warne

Shane Warne

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies at 52

The cricket great died after a suspected heart attack in Thailand. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.

Smriti Mandhana plays a shot

Smriti Mandhana plays a shot

Women's Cricket World Cup: How safe is it?

The 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup starts on Friday, but recent events make it the right time to look at player safety.

Tim Paine celebrates winning the 2019 Ashes series against England

Tim Paine celebrates winning the 2019 Ashes series against England

Cricket: Australia's ex-captain on 'mental health break'

Cricket star Tim Paine stepped down as captain after a probe into sexually explicit text messages.

Australia's captain Aaron Finch dives during a cricket match against Pakistan in 2019

Australia's captain Aaron Finch dives during a cricket match against Pakistan in 2019

Australia's cricketers set to tour Pakistan again

Australia's cricket team is set to play in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi on its first Pakistan tour since 1998.

Afghanistan cricket team players board a bus from a local hotel to Islamabad Airport in full proof security.

Afghanistan cricket team players board a bus from a local hotel to Islamabad Airport in full proof security.

Cricket Australia postpones Afghanistan test match

The board maintained women have to be allowed to play the sport by the Taliban if the men's match was to go ahead.