Hampshire's answer to Didier Deschamps set to sign first pro deal
28.10.25, 22:19 Updated 28.10.25, 22:27
Rich Edwards
There have been plenty of pinch yourself periods for Andrew Neal in 2025 - but putting pen to paper on a first professional deal at the Utilita Bowl could possibly top the lot.
Neal began his year working as a health and wellbeing physiologist at Nuffield hospital. His cricket ambitions stretched to playing for Hertfordshire in the National Counties.
Now, with the clocks having gone back this weekend, the 26-year-old still has plenty of time on his side as he looks to make an impact for Hampshire across all formats next season.
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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.