FIFA has abandoned a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup following fierce opposition from football governing bodies, threats of a European boycott and growing dissent within its own leadership.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been removed from the ODI captaincy of the Bangladesh national cricket team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Liton Das as the new ODI captain in his place.
German coach Peter Gerhardt is set to take charge of the Bangladesh national men's hockey team once again, with the Asian Games in mind. An agreement has been finalised with the Bangladesh Hockey Federation. While the initial contract is for two months, it may be extended if the team's performance at the Asian Games is satisfactory.
Questions have been raised over the management of wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das's injury, putting the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) medical department under scrutiny. The board has spent approximately Tk 25 lakh on his treatment, travel to Singapore and other related expenses .
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves etched his name into Test cricket history by becoming the first bowler ever to take five wickets in five consecutive maiden overs during the opening Test against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.
Neymar Junior shook off the disappointment of Brazil's bitter World Cup exit with a return to form in club football. The star forward delivered a strong performance, scoring twice to rescue Santos from defeat against Chapecoense in the Brazilian Série A. However, his return was quickly overshadowed by fresh controversy.