Australian batter Chris Lynn will join Hampshire Hawks for the remaining six matches of the Vitality Blast group stage.

The 35-year-old joined the Hawks after South African duo Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis were awarded with international call-ups to play in a two-test series against Zimbabwe from 28 June.

"It’s great to return to Hampshire, this time as a pro; I had a brilliant time playing club cricket in the county a while ago now. The Hawks are a hugely successful side and hopefully I can play a big part in the second half of the Blast to take the team to Finals Day," Lynn said in a statement issued by the franchise.

Hampshire Hawks’ men return to Vitality Blast action on July 5 against Sussex Sharks at the 1st Central County Ground, Hove. Lynn will then feature at Utilita Bowl the next day as the Hawks host Somerset in a double header.

Following India’s loss in the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley, former England cricketer Mark Butcher criticised left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for his subpar bowling performance in the fourth innings.

On final day’s play, England beat India by five wickets by completing a chase of 371 in the final session. Jadeja, 36, went into the match as one of the most senior-most players, but didn’t have a great influence on deciding its outcome. He made 11 & 25 not out with the bat, while his bowling figures of 0-68 & 1-104 left a lot to be desired.

India's Mixed Disability Team held its nerve and sealed a thrilling two-wicket win over England in the last over at Lord's in the third T20I of Mixed Disability Vitality seven-match IT20 series at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

The occasion was historic as it was the first-ever international Disability match at the 'Home of Cricket.' The date, venue and the result of the match all made for a tremendous coincidence- 42 years back, India, led by the legendary Kapil Dev, had clinched the 1983 World Cup on June 25 at Lord's in 1983.

"We dedicate our team's historic win to Kapil Dev sir's team's 1983 World Cup-winning team," said Ravi Chauhan, the general secretary of the Differently-Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI).

Both teams wore black armbands during the match to mourn the passing away of former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi on Monday in London.

West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales termed his five-wicket haul against Australia on the opening day of the first Test in Barbados as his best effort yet in Test cricket.

Seales and fellow pacer Shamar Joseph ripped through the Australian batting order to dismiss the tourists for just 180, before the Aussies fought back to have the hosts reeling at 57/4 at stumps on Day 1 at Kensington Oval.

It was the third time in his short international career that Seales has registered a five-wicket haul and the 23-year-old said it was his favourite one yet because he didn't feel like he was in full control of what he wanted to do.

Second-half goals by Francesco Esposito and Alessandro Bastoni gave FC Internazionale Milano a 2-0 victory against 10-man CA River Plate at Lumen Field on Thursday, sealing top spot in Group E and a place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

With Monterrey scoring three first-half goals to take control in their win against Urawa Red Diamonds, Inter and River were left to battle for Group E's remaining spot in the Round of 16.

Inter created their first real chance in the 26th minute when Esposito was played into space in the box but had his shot blocked by Lucas Martinez Quarta. They had another good look at goal in the 32nd minute, but Lautaro Martinez pulled his strike wide of the far post.

River continued their stout defending to keep the match scoreless at the break. Just before half-time, Inter’s Federico Dimarco fired a dangerous cross at the near post, but center-back Paulo Diaz made a lunging clearance to prevent Esposito from getting a toe on the ball, FIFA reports.

The Indian junior men’s hockey team defeated Australia 2-1 in the battle for third place at the ongoing 4 Nations Tournament here on Wednesday. Rohit (45’) provided the equaliser for India before Ajeet Yadav’s (52’) fourth-quarter goal sealed the win. Earlier, captain Toby Mallon had given Australia the lead in the second half.

Both teams were locked in a tense battle through the first half, with neither side managing to find the back of the net in the opening two quarters. Strong defensive structures and disciplined play from both ends ensured that goal-scoring opportunities were not converted, keeping the scores level heading into the third quarter.

On this day, exactly 42 years ago, Kapil Dev led India to its maiden World Cup title after beating two-time champions West Indies, a victory that marked a defining moment in Indian cricket history and images of the team holding the trophy became inspirational for the entire nation.

On the 42nd anniversary of India's first-ever cricket World Cup triumph, India batting great Sachin Tendulkar recalled the moment when that remarkable feat sparked a dream that became his journey.

"I was just 10 when India won the World Cup on this day in 1983. That moment sparked a dream, and that dream became my journey," Tendulkar posted on X with a 1983 World Cup team photo.

The Pakistan men’s cricket team is set to travel to Bangladesh next month for a three-match T20I series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Wednesday.

The series marks another chapter in the two sides' growing T20 rivalry and will be hosted entirely at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, with all matches scheduled to begin at 6 PM local time.

"Pakistan men’s team will travel to Bangladesh next month to take part in a three-match bilateral T20I series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed today," PCB said in a statement.

Pakistan will arrive in Dhaka on July 16, giving them a few days to prepare before the series kicks off on Sunday, July 20 with the first T20I.

The remaining two games will be played on July 22 (Tuesday) and July 24 (Thursday), respectively — all at the same venue under lights.

India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill is under the spotlight after his leadership in the series opener against England came under criticism from former England skipper Nasser Hussain, who said Gill “didn’t quite have the on-field aura” of his predecessors, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

AB de Villiers, Chris Morris, and Hashim Amla will headline a formidable South Africa Champions squad for the World Championship of Legends 2025, scheduled from July 18 to August 2 in the UK.

Joining them are dynamic names like Albie Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, and Aaron Phangiso, promising a thrilling mix of experience, power, and precision that South African cricket is known for.

"There’s nothing like playing for South Africa. Being back with this group of legends, in front of fans who’ve always supported us, is truly special. WCL is a celebration of cricket’s spirit—and we’re here not just to participate, but to compete and ultimately to win," AB de Villiers said.