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Kyle Abbott named County Championship MVP

Georgia Adams playing for Southern Brave

Cricket shifts focus in August as Hampshire players aim to shine

John Turner has been in fantastic form for Hampshire Hawks, taking 15 T20 Blast wickets this season - only Nathan Ellis (16) has taken more.

‘I never thought I’d keep my place in the side for as long as I have'

Keith Barker bagged 4-16 as Northants mustered the lowest team total in Ageas Bowl history. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images

Barker stars as Northants record lowest total in Ageas Bowl’s 22-year history

Hampshire's Liam Dawson, left, took two of the four Kent wickets to fall on an engrossing final day at Canterbury: Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Hampshire have to settle for draw after brilliant defensive display by Kent

Mohammad Abbas took four second innings wickets as Hampshire took over top spot in Division 1 of the County Championship. Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Skipper James Vince salutes ‘incredible’ win as Hampshire thrash Northamptonshir...

Ben Brown hit a half-century on day two at Scarborough. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

That’s not unusual – Ben Brown hits half-century against Yorkshire as Hampshire ...

Hat-trick hero Kyle Abbott celebrates with teammates after taking one of his six second innings wickets at Cheltenham. Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images

Kyle Abbott bags second career hat-trick to propel title-chasing Hampshire to a ...

James Vince hit 95 on the second day of Hampshire's Championship fixture at Cheltenham. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

‘We’re well placed’ – skipper James Vince close to century as Hampshire dominat...

Essex bowler Simon Harmer took four wickets to leave Hampshire in deep trouble at the end of day one of their County Championship clash at Essex. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Simon Harmer’s four-wicket burst leaves Hampshire in deep trouble at end of firs...

Hampshire's Liam Dawson played a crucial innings in his side's Championship win over Yorkshire at The Ageas Bowl. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

‘One of the best wins I’ve been involved in with Hampshire in four-day cricket’ ...

Yorkshire's Harry Brook is bowled by Keith Barker. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Keith Barker raises Hampshire hopes of first home County Championship victory o...

Hampshire's Felix Organ made his first Southern Premier League appearance of 2022 for St Cross as they kept Burridge rooted to the foot of the table. Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.

Hampshire Championship regular Felix Organ helps pile agony on struggling Burrid...

Keith Barker celebrates the wicket of James Hildreth during the third day of the LV= Insurance County Championship match between Somerset and Hampshire at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

‘Nobody expected that’ – match-winner Keith Barker shocked as Somerset collapse ...

Hampshire's Mohammad Abbas took two new ball wickets today as Gloucestershire were beaten by 87 runs at The Ageas Bowl. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

‘We are up against a really strong team’ – former Hampshire coach Dale Benkenste...

Felix Organ scored a career best 107 on day one of Hampshire's Championship clash with Gloucestershire at The Ageas Bowl.

‘It’s an amazing feeling’ – Felix Organ compiles career best century on day one ...
Felix Organ celebrated his promotion to the top of the order with his second career LV= Insurance County Championship century as Hampshire enjoyed the better of day one against Gloucestershire.
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James Anderson, second left, is congratulated after dismissing Hampshire skipper James Vince during day two of the LV= Insurance County Championship match at The Ageas Bowl. Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images.

Keith Barker is now joint-equal leading wicket-taker in Division 1 as Hampshire ...

Keith Barker took four wickets on the opening day of Hampshire's Championship game against Kent at Canterbury Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Keith Barker bags four wickets on fluctuating first day of Hampshire’s LV= Champ...

James Taylor celebrates dismissing James Vince on day three at The Oval. Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for Surrey CCC.

Hampshire ‘outplayed right from the start’ as Surrey inflict another Oval thrash...

A glum Hampshire captain James Vince leaves the field after his side's dramatic one-wicket loss at Liverpool. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Hampshire’s County Championship dream was shattered in a nerve-shredding finale ...

Nick Gubbins top scored for Hampshire as they were bowled out for 226 on the opening day of their Championship Division 1 game by leaders Notts at The Ageas Bowl. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Leaders Notts edge ‘attritional’ first day of huge County Championship clash wit...

Spinner Liam Dawson picked up two key wickets for Hampshire before the close on day three at Warwickshire. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Thrilling final day in store in Hampshire's tense County Championship battle wit...

Tailender Keith Barker hit an unbeaten 49 on the second day to put Hampshire in a good position against Championship leaders Warwickshire at Edgbaston. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Tailenders Barker and Wheal tilt compelling Championship game Hampshire’s way at...

Keith Barker took five wickets against his former county on a remarkable opening day in Hampshire's Championship fixture at Edgbaston. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Twenty wickets clatter on remarkable opening day of Hampshire’s Championship Div...

Hashim Amla scored just 37 in a six hour and 17 minute stay at the crease against Hampshire. Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images.

Hashim Amla’s amazing rearguard action denies Hampshire crucial Championship vic...

Keith Barker took 4-24 as Surrey were skittled for 72 in their first innings at The Ageas Bowl

Stand-in skipper Abbott a ‘proud man’ as Hampshire force Surrey to follow on at ...

Colin de Grandhomme smacked a career best 174 not out on his first class debut for Hampshire against Surrey. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Debutant Colin de Grandhomme’s career best century puts Hampshire in control of ...
A magnificent career best 174 not out from Colin de Grandhomme put Hampshire in full control of the LV= Insurance County Championship Group Two clash against Surrey at the Ageas Bowl.
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Keith Barker celebrates one of his six wickets at Taunton today. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Joy of six for Barker but Somerset stage stunning lower order recovery against H...

Hampshire's Keith Barker (centre) celebrates taking the wicket of Middlesex's Martin Anderson at Lord's yesterday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Barker’s double landmark as Hampshire complete Championship double over Middlese...

Hampshire first team coach Adrian Birrell. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

‘We feel we have a team to challenge’ – coach Birrell aiming high as Hampshire p...

Kyle Abbott has only played three one-day games since his last Hampshire appearance in September 2019. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Kyle Abbott set for Hampshire return – but fellow overseas signing Mo Abbas stil...

Joe Weatherley was Hampshire's leading batsman in the Bob Willis Trophy win at Radlett. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Skipper Northeast’s praise for ‘fantastic’ Joe Weatherley after Hampshire’s Bob ...

Joe Weatherley celebrates victory in the Bob Willis Trophy match against Middlesex at Radlett. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Joe Weatherley keeps his cool in the heat as Hampshire beat Middlesex in the Bob...

Felix Organ on his way to capturing four wickets on day three at Radlett. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Organ playing a great tune as injury-hit Hampshire put themselves in winning pos...

Felix Organ, right, celebrates with Harry Came, wicketkeeper Lewis McManus and Ian Holland after dismissing Phil Salt on the second day of the Bob Willis Trophy match at Hove. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.

Hampshire need to bat well to avoid Bob Willis Trophy loss against Sussex – desp...

Keith Barker has extended his Hampshire contract

Hampshire all-rounder Keith Barker signs new contract

Keith Barker bagged his first five-wicket haul for Hampshire at Canterbury today

Barker boosts Hampshire’s top three hopes

Keith Barker bagged his first five-wicket haul for Hampshire at Canterbury today

Barker boosts Hampshire’s top three hopes

Liam Dawson survives a run out chance on his way to a century at the Ageas Bowl

Dawson puts buffers on Somerset’s title charge as Hampshire fight back

Liam Dawson survives a run out chance on his way to a century at the Ageas Bowl

Dawson puts buffers on Somerset’s title charge as Hampshire fight back

Keith Barker took one wicket after finishing Hampshire's innings unbeaten on 35. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Hampshire coach Adrian Birrell admits Kent taught hosts a lesson in County Champ...

Keith Barker took one wicket after finishing Hampshire's innings unbeaten on 35. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Birrell: Kent taught us a lesson

Hampshire first-team manager Adrian Birrell. Picture by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Hampshire hurting as they crumble against leaders Somerset

Hampshire first-team manager Adrian Birrell. Picture by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Hampshire hurting as they crumble against leaders Somerset

Keith Barker. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Keith Barker admits Hampshire have 'uphill battle' to avoid defeat at Somerset

Keith Barker. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Keith Barker admits Hampshire have 'uphill battle' to avoid defeat at Somerset

27/3/19

Hampshire Cricket is pleased to confirm that the Clubâ€™s annual pre-season Press Day will be held at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday 27th March

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Picture: Habibur Rahman

Bad batting was costly at Essex - decision after winning the toss made sense, sa...

Sam Northeast will need his bowlers firing on day two at Essex. Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images

Bad batting was costly at Essex - decision after winning the toss made sense, sa...

Ian Holland. Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images

Ian Holland optimistic Hampshire can claim unlikely win on final day at Yorkshir...

Fidel Edwards & Co finished the job for Hampshire to crush Nottinghamshire. Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images

Powerful seam bowlers do the damage as Hampshire wrap up win against Nottinghams...

Hampshire's Fidel Edwards Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images

Hampshire wrap up victory over Warwickshire at Edgbaston

Kyle Abbott. Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images

Kyle Abbott takes four wickets to put Hampshire firmly in control at Warwickshir...

Keith Barker battled on for Hampshire against Yorkshire but couldn't save the day. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Heavy defeat for Hampshire as Yorkshire dominate

Keith Barker battled on for Hampshire against Yorkshire but couldn't save the day. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Heavy defeat for Hampshire as Yorkshire impress despite Barker and Dawson fighti...

Fidel Edwards has made a flying start to the season. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Fidel Edwards feeling good as ‘happy’ Hampshire set up nicely for opening succes...