Hampshire Secure Star's Signature

A mainstay of the Hampshire attack in recent years looks set to leave the club this winter after a series of injury setbacks.

Paul Nixon was Leicestershire coach when Rishi Patel arrived at Grace Road from Essex in October 2020 following a successful loan spell with the county. And he tells The Hawk that Patel could be the opener Hampshire have been searching for.

The Hawk sat down with Hampshire Cricket's CEO, David Mann, back in late July to discuss the Ashes, infrastructure and a schedule that, he believes, is no longer fit for purpose.

Georgia Adams will lead her Hampshire side out for a second successive Metro Bank One Day Cup final against The Blaze at the Utilita Bowl tomorrow. The women's game has been transformed out of all recognition since she began playing the sport, but she believes that even greater change could be on the way.

Hampshire find themselves handily placed to take the relegation battle to the final week of the season after a bumper day with the bat at Grace Road. But coach Russell Domingo isn't getting carried away after as an incredibly tough campaign draws to a close.

Anuerin Donald will return to the Utilita Bowl with England this evening, three years after leaving Hampshire to head to Derbyshire. As he tells The Hawk, he'll still feel right at home.