Pitch Perfect? - Leicestershire Face Sanction by Cricket Regulator for Glamorgan Surface

Hampshire head to Hove to take on Sussex on Friday in a clash that could go a long way to deciding their Division One fate. But with key T20 Blast clashes coming up, the Hawk understands that a major player could be rested.

Michael Porter recently celebrated his 150th match at Bashley skipper - but as one of only two teams that have never been relegated from the Southern Premier Cricket League, he knows his side face a difficult few months to avoid the drop.

Ali Orr speaks to the Hawk after his second innings effort helped Hampshire to a draw against Surrey at the Oval. But Hampshire will need plenty more runs from him if they're going to escape the Division One drop zone.

Andrew Neal took three wickets as Hampshire skittled Yorkshire for 173 - only for familiar failings with the bat to resurface.

It has been a mixed summer for Tom Prest so far but he could be as influential with the ball as he is with the bat in the Division One run-in.

As it stands, it looks as though Hampshire will be lining up for their key Division One clash with Yorkshire with just one overseas player.