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Manny Lumsden raises the ball to celebrate his five wicket haul against New Zealand at the recent Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia
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Hitting the Books After Hitting the Headlines - Manny Lumsden Keeping his Feet Firmly on the Ground Despite Lightning Progress

Manny Lumsden has returned to Hampshire as the leading wicket-taker at the recent Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Clocked at 88mph during the tournament, he took 17 wickets, including a fifer against New Zealand as England assured themselves of a place in the final four of the competition.

18.02.26, 14:02 Updated 16.03.26, 11:35

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Manny Lumsden returned from the Under-19 World Cup as the tournament's leading wicket-taker as his England side finished runners-up following a memorable run to the final against India in Harare.

Now enjoying a half-term break - mixed in between hitting the books at his Hampshire home - The Hawk caught up with a bowler clocked at 88mph during the World Cup to see what comes next for one of the most exciting prospects in English cricket.

The World Cup & The Prodigy

The Hawk (TH): Manny, congratulations first of all on the World Cup. It was brilliant to watch. I think most Hampshire fans were following it pretty closely with you and Ben [Mayes] in the team. Was it nice to have a familiar face around?

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