It's Time for the Players to Stand-up and be Counted - Keith Barker gives his Verdict as the Bears Travel South
Keith Barker left Hampshire at the end of last season and announced his retirement from the sport last month. Currently working in the Warwickshire pathway and Second XI, he says he's not surprised by Hampshire's struggles in 2026.
01.09.26, 08:27 Updated 01.09.26, 18:25
Rich Edwards
Wednesday could be a seminal day in the title race.
And a potentially decisive day in Hampshire's battle against relegation from Division One.
Keith Barker will be watching on.
A man who has had, at various times in his career, a foot in both camps.
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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.