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Ali Orr is now settled at Hampshire after his high profile move from Sussex in November 2023. Credit: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket

A first County Championship since 1973 - why not?

Ali Orr is dreaming big on the eve of his departure for India for a batting camp that, he'll hope, will propel him into Hampshire's plans across all formats...

19.01.26, 21:47 Updated 19.01.26, 21:56

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

It has been a mixed two years on the south coast for Ali Orr since his high-profile move to Hampshire in November 2023.

As the rain hammers down on the roof of the Utilita Bowl atrium, he cuts a relaxed figure.

Little wonder.

He won't have to worry about the rain and temperatures of close to zero when he flies off to India for a batting camp later this week.

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Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards is the founder and editor of The Hawk. Rich is a freelance cricket writer and lifelong Hampshire man. He has been published in a host of national publications, including The Times, The Cricketer and The Independent.

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