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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.
Bangladesh opt to bowl in must-win ODI against Zimbabwe
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series, with skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz opting to chase in a must-win encounter at Harare on Thursday (July 9).
Bangladesh's Sarwat Siraj joins IWG Global Summit
Bangladesh Mohila Krida Parishad President Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla, also the Vice President of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) and newly appointed Chairman of Gender Equity Committee, has left for the United Kingdom to participate in the world's largest international conference on gender equality and women's empowerment in sports, 'IWG Global Summit on Women and Sport 2026'.
Mirpur, Chattogram and Sylhet in BCB's consideration as Asia Cup venues
The Asia Cup will be played in the ODI format next year. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has almost finalised the dates for the tournament, although an official announcement is yet to be made. The tournament is likely to be held in June-July next year, with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as the hosts.