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Hampshire were doomed. And then they weren't. All within four hours of the final day of the season. This is why the County Championship is the best domestic cricket competition in the world.
27.09.25News
Kyle Abbott tells The Hawk that supporters in county cricket are witnessing the end of an era - and it's one that Hampshire supporters should make the most of while they still have the chance.
25.09.25News
Hampshire started the day with their survival hopes hanging by a thread - they finished it in the box seat and with fresh hope after bossing Surrey.
24.09.25News
Proposals for a new 13 match, three conference County Championship system consisting of six teams failed to gain the 12 votes it needed to pass on Tuesday night.
Ali Orr tells The Hawk that the players are determined to ensure that Adi Birrell's Utilita Bowl reign ends on a high against Surrey.
23.09.25Features
Hampshire's points deduction for a 'below average' pitch prepared for their Division One match against Sussex in May left the county in a perilous position going into the final weeks of the season.
22.09.25News
Hampshire meet Surrey at the Utilita Bowl on Wednesday and welcome back two key players, while a huge name misses out.
Felix Organ's backs-to-the-wall effort has given Hampshire a chance of County Championship survival as they prepare to face Surrey at the Utiilta next week. And he's confident that after the great escape at Taunton, they can complete the job against their great rivals from up the M3.
19.09.25Features
There could be another twist in the ongoing debate over the future of both the County Championship and the number of matches played in the competition from 2026 onwards.
17.09.25News
Hampshire have been drawn further into the relegation mire by an eight point penalty imposed for a "substandard" pitch in their Division One clash with Sussex. So what happens next?
11.09.25News
The Hawk understands that Hampshire are set to welcome one of the biggest stars in the Indian Premier League for their final two County Championship matches of the season against Somerset and Surrey.
10.09.25News
Hampshire are now looking for a replacement for Adi Birrell - but whether they make and internal or external appointment remains to be seen.
Hampshire won their 11th successive T20 quarter-final against Durham at the Riverside on Friday - but will have to ring the changes for Finals Day and a crucial County Championship clash against Sussex next week.
06.09.25News
A new conference system looks set to be introduced for the One Day Cup next season.
03.09.25News
Liam Dawson has been Hampshire's talisman for well over a decade but the player tells The Hawk that he may have to reassess his red ball workload to continue to shine in white ball cricket
03.09.25Features
Orr-struck....Ali Orr hit his second hundred of the One Day Cup and reveals the secret of his successful partnership with Nick Gubbins at the top of the Hampshire order.
29.08.25News
Hampshire set to vote in favour of key changes to English cricket's premier domestic competition.
28.08.25News
Andrew Neal's current deal is up in September but he tells The Hawk he would love the opportunity to make his stay on the South Coast a permanent one.
27.08.25Features
Toby Albert has rubbed shoulders with some of the greatest sports people on the planet, now he wants to be one of the first names on the Hampshire team sheet - across all formats.
26.08.25Features
Hampshire have three County Championship matches remaining to secure their Division One status - and they're making moves to secure a big name batter to help them achieve it.
21.08.25News
Joe Weatherley's injury looked serious when he retired hurt against Worcestershire on Wednesday - and having had the injury assessed on Thursday the prognosis is in.
15.08.25News
Tom Prest has always had to cope with high expectations, now he tells The Hawk that he's looking for answers to his 2025 struggles - and is confident that the runs will come.
15.08.25Features
"The grind" is how some cricketers describe the relentless nature of the domestic schedule - and something has to give.
11.08.25Features
A relentless schedule and a difficult 2024 for personal reasons led to James Vince to make a huge decision back in January. It's not one he regrets - but the future? In cricket you can never rule anything out.
05.08.25Features
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