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Cricket legend Sir Garry Sobers passes away
Sir Garfield (Garry) Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders and legendary cricketers in cricket history, is no more. The West Indian great passed away at the age of 89.
Saifuddin's record, Rishad's best bowling help Bangladesh level T20 series
Mohammad Saifuddin's explosive batting in the final over and Rishad Hossain's career-best bowling helped Bangladesh defeat Zimbabwe by 34 runs in Bulawayo on Friday, July 17, levelling the three-match T20 series at 1-1.
Saifuddin becomes first Bangladesh batter to hit four consecutive sixes
Mohammad Saifuddin, the Bangladesh pace-bowling all-rounder, endured a nightmare in 2017 when David Miller smashed five consecutive sixes off his over in Potchefstroom—a record that still stands. Nearly nine years later, Saifuddin has rewritten the script with the bat, hitting four consecutive sixes off Brad Evans in the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
Alvarez not going to Barcelona, Atletico Madrid make clear statement
The transfer saga surrounding Argentine striker Julian Alvarez has continued even during the 2026 World Cup. After Argentina's win over Austria, Alvarez openly stated that he wants to leave Atletico and has already informed the club of his decision.
Bangladesh face must-win battle to keep Zimbabwe T20I series alive
Bangladesh will face a do-or-die challenge against Zimbabwe in the second T20I today (July 17), with the Tigers needing a victory to keep the three-match series alive after slipping to a 1-0 deficit.
Saudi Arabia seeks private investors for 2034 World Cup stadium
Saudi Arabia has begun seeking private investment to help finance the construction of one of the key venues for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as the kingdom looks to ease mounting fiscal pressure amid its ambitious infrastructure drive.
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 .