We are an editorial publication, not a wagering product.
The desk does not host contests, take deposits, sell picks, or pay out winnings. This page names the boundaries and lists support organisations.
An editorial publication, not a wagering product
Fantasy Cricket Live is an editorial publication. We do not host contests, take deposits, sell picks, or pay out winnings. Our reporting, predictions, and strategy explainers are information products for readers who make their own selection decisions.
This page is the desk's statement on responsible engagement with fantasy cricket — it is not a customer-service operation for a fantasy platform.
Limits we keep
We do not publish guaranteed teams, captain picks without a conditions rationale, or 'best XI' lists that are not backed by the desk's four-factor check (role, conditions, workload, selection logic). We do not run sponsored picks and do not take affiliate commissions from operators.
The desk's editorial scope is the intersection of confirmed cricket news and fantasy selection relevance. We do not amplify hype, do not publish urgency-driven CTAs, and do not run promotional copy for fantasy platforms.
If gambling stops being fun
If you or someone you know is finding it hard to control engagement with fantasy or wagering products, help is available. The desk does not operate a fantasy platform and cannot provide direct help, but the following organisations offer support:
- India: National Helpline — 1800-599-0019 (KYC-AML, gambling support)
- International: Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org has local meeting directories worldwide
- India: iCall — 9152987821 (mental-health support)
These organisations provide confidential support; the desk does not benefit from referrals and we do not run advertising from these organisations.
How the desk uses this page
This page is published so that readers who land on the site from a search for 'responsible play' or similar terms can find an honest statement of what the desk does and does not do. We update this page when our editorial scope changes in a way that affects the statement.
Does Fantasy Cricket Live host contests?
No. We are an editorial publication. We do not host contests, take deposits, sell picks, or pay out winnings.
Where can I get help if gambling is a problem?
India: National Helpline 1800-599-0019. International: Gamblers Anonymous. See the responsible play page for additional resources.
Does the desk take affiliate commissions?
No. The desk is funded by display advertising and reader subscriptions only. We do not take affiliate commissions from fantasy operators.
How the desk engages with the responsible play conversation
The desk engages with the responsible play conversation by being clear about what the desk does and does not do. We do not host contests, do not take deposits, do not sell picks, and do not run a wagering product. Our reporting, predictions, and strategy explainers are information products for readers who make their own selection decisions.
This clarity is the desk's contribution to the responsible play conversation. A reader who lands on the site from a search for 'responsible play' or similar terms can find an honest statement of what the desk does and does not do.
Resources for further support
If you or someone you know is finding it hard to control engagement with fantasy or wagering products, the following organisations offer confidential support. The desk does not benefit from referrals and we do not run advertising from these organisations.
- India: iCall — 9152987821 (mental-health support)
- India: Vandrevala Foundation — 1860-2662-345 (24/7 mental-health support)
- International: BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org (UK-based, multilingual)
These organisations provide confidential support; the desk does not operate any of them and does not receive compensation for referrals.
Why we publish this page
We publish this page so that readers who land on the site from a search for 'responsible play' or similar terms can find an honest statement of what the desk does and does not do. The desk is an editorial publication, not a wagering product.
The page is also published as part of the desk's commitment to the responsible play conversation. The desk contributes by being clear about what it does and does not do, and by listing the organisations that provide confidential support.
What the desk publishes about wagering products
The desk does not publish coverage of wagering products. The desk's editorial scope is fantasy cricket — pre-match reporting, predictions, team and player intelligence, results, and strategy explainers. Wagering products are outside the editorial scope.
Where the desk names a platform in a piece about responsible play, the naming is in the context of listing organisations that provide confidential support, not in the context of coverage or endorsement.
What the desk does about gambling harm
The desk's contribution to the gambling-harm conversation is to be clear about what the desk does and does not do. The desk does not host contests, does not take deposits, does not sell picks, and does not run any kind of wagering product. The desk's editorial scope is reporting, predictions, and strategy explainers.
The desk also publishes support resources on this page. Readers who are finding it hard to control engagement with fantasy or wagering products can use those resources to find confidential support.
A note on the desk's editorial scope
The desk's editorial scope is reporting, predictions, and strategy explainers for fantasy-cricket readers. The desk does not host contests, does not take deposits, does not pay out winnings, and does not run any kind of wagering product. The desk's activities are editorial — none of which constitute a wagering product under any jurisdiction the desk is aware of.
This page is published as part of the desk's commitment to the responsible play conversation. The desk contributes by being clear about what it does and does not do, and by listing the organisations that provide confidential support.
A note on the desk's editorial coverage of gambling harm
The desk does not publish coverage of gambling harm as a topic. The desk's editorial scope is reporting on the sport and the strategy of selection. Gambling harm coverage is the domain of specialist outlets and support organisations, not the fantasy-cricket editorial desk.
This page is published as part of the desk's commitment to the responsible play conversation. The desk contributes by being clear about what it does and does not do, and by listing the organisations that provide confidential support.
What the desk's editorial scope covers
The desk's editorial scope is reporting, predictions, and strategy explainers for fantasy-cricket readers. The desk's coverage is anchored to the sport and the strategy of selection — not to wagering products, not to the commercial operations of fantasy platforms, and not to the regulatory framework.
This page is published as part of the desk's commitment to the responsible play conversation. The desk contributes by being clear about what it does and does not do, and by listing the organisations that provide confidential support.
A note on the desk's coverage of mental health
The desk does not publish coverage of mental health as a topic. The desk's editorial scope is reporting on the sport and the strategy of selection. Mental health coverage is the domain of specialist outlets and support organisations, not the fantasy-cricket editorial desk.
This page is published as part of the desk's commitment to the responsible play conversation. The desk contributes by being clear about what it does and does not do, and by listing the organisations that provide confidential support for readers who need it.
How the desk engages with the responsible play conversation
The desk engages with the responsible play conversation by being clear about what the desk does and does not do. We do not host contests, do not take deposits, do not sell picks, and do not run a wagering product. Our reporting, predictions, and strategy explainers are information products for readers who make their own selection decisions.
This clarity is the desk's contribution to the responsible play conversation. A reader who lands on the site from a search for 'responsible play' or similar terms can find an honest statement of what the desk does and does not do.
Resources for further support
If you or someone you know is finding it hard to control engagement with fantasy or wagering products, the following organisations offer confidential support. The desk does not benefit from referrals and we do not run advertising from these organisations.
- India: iCall — 9152987821 (mental-health support)
- India: Vandrevala Foundation — 1860-2662-345 (24/7 mental-health support)
- International: BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org (UK-based, multilingual)
These organisations provide confidential support; the desk does not operate any of them and does not receive compensation for referrals.
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