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Bangladesh start T20 series with defeat in Zimbabwe
Bangladesh's batting woes continued on their Zimbabwe tour as they lost the first T20I by 32 runs in Bulawayo on Wednesday, July 15. Chasing a target of 171 runs, the Tigers were bowled out for 138 in 19 overs, giving Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
ICC approves major changes to ODI and T20 World Cup formats
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made significant changes to the formats of the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup. The new structures were approved at the ICC Annual General Meeting held in Edinburgh, Scotland, as announced in a press release.
Tamim Iqbal elected chairman of ICC Franchise Leagues Committee
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the chairman of the newly formed ICC Franchise Leagues Committee. The decision was approved at the end of the ICC's annual conference held in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Wednesday, July 15.
FIFA to discuss 64-team World Cup for 2030
FIFA will hold discussions on a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. After debuting a 48-team format at the 2026 tournament in North America, the governing body is exploring the possibility of an even larger event .
Dutch referee dropped from World Cup dies mysteriously
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after being dropped from the FIFA World Cup panel just before the tournament began.
India create history with maiden women's Test win at Lord's
India have etched their name in cricketing history with a resounding 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, played in front of a record crowd.
Diego Forlan appointed Uruguay interim coach after World Cup failure
Uruguay have appointed former legendary striker Diego Forlan as interim head coach following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa after a disappointing World Cup campaign. The 47-year-old faces one of the biggest challenges of his coaching career as La Celeste finished third in their group, behind Spain, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, with just two points.
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, the country's sports ministry announced on Saturday (July 11), just weeks after helping Bafana Bafana reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. No cause of death was disclosed.
Bangladesh avoid whitewash with 7-wicket win over Zimbabwe
After losing the first two ODIs of the series, Bangladesh avoided a whitewash with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final match at Harare on Saturday, July 11.
Bangladesh fined for slow-over rate in Harare
Bangladesh have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Men’s ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.