Fact-Checking Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

At WPCricket, we understand that credibility is the most valuable asset in digital journalism. Millions of fans rely on us for real-time cricket updates, match analyses, and breaking news. To maintain our standard of Excellence, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T), we adhere to a strict and uncompromising fact-checking protocol before any article is published.

Our Fact-Checking Standards

Our editorial team, led by senior sports journalists and editors, is dedicated to ensuring that every piece of information we publish—from a player’s strike rate to a major board announcement—is rigorously verified.

Our core fact-checking principles include:

1. Primary Sourcing

We prioritize primary sources over secondary reports. Before publishing news related to teams, players, or tournaments, our writers must verify the information through:

  • Official press releases from governing bodies (e.g., ICC, BCCI, ECB, CA).

  • Official team and franchise statements.

  • Verified social media accounts of players, coaches, and official sports agencies.

  • Live press conferences and post-match presentations.

2. Statistical Verification

Cricket is a game of numbers, and statistical accuracy is paramount. All historical data, player records, head-to-head statistics, and points table calculations are cross-referenced with official tournament databases and globally recognized cricket archives before being included in match previews or reports.

3. Handling Rumors and Speculation

The sports world is often filled with transfer rumors, internal team politics, and unverified leaks.

  • WPCricket does not publish unverified gossip as fact. * If a major rumor is circulating and is in the public interest to cover, it will be explicitly labeled as “Speculation,” “Reportedly,” or “Rumor.”

  • We will clearly state that the information has not been independently verified by our desk and will continuously seek official confirmation.

4. Attribution and Transparency

If we are reporting a story broken by another credible news organization, news agency (such as PTI, Reuters, or AP), or independent journalist, we will clearly attribute the information to the original source and provide a backlink where appropriate. We do not engage in plagiarism or content scraping.

The Editorial Review Process

No news story goes live on WPCricket without passing through our editorial workflow:

  1. Drafting: The sports writer compiles the report citing credible sources.

  2. Review: A senior desk editor reviews the draft specifically looking for factual anomalies, statistical errors, and source credibility.

  3. Publication: Only after the editor has cleared the fact-check is the article published and pushed to our real-time news feeds and Google News distribution.

Reader’s Role in Fact-Checking

While we strive for 100% accuracy, the fast-paced nature of live sports reporting means occasional errors can occur. We welcome feedback from our readers. If you spot a factual inaccuracy, we encourage you to alert us so we can investigate and apply our Correction Policy.

Contact Us

To report a potential factual error or to inquire about our fact-checking process, please reach out to our editorial desk:

  • Email: contact@wpcricket.com

  • Address: G384, Block G, Shakurpur Colony, Shakurpur, New Delhi, Delhi, 110034