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Delano Potgieter has added some much-needed steel to Hampshire's middle-order since his arrival from South Africa. Image: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket

Potgieter and Orr Show Backbone as Hampshire Move Off The Bottom - So How Many Wins Would Secure Safety?

Ali Orr speaks to the Hawk after his second innings effort helped Hampshire to a draw against Surrey at the Oval. But Hampshire will need plenty more runs from...

11.06.26, 19:49 Updated 13.06.26, 19:48

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Ali Orr has always hit the ball sweetly.

Now Hampshire will hope that his return to first team action has been similarly well-timed after his second innings effort helped Russell Domingo's side secure a second successive Division One draw against Surrey this week.

The 25-year-old returned to the side in the T20 Blast on Friday night, as Hampshire continued their stunning white ball form with a fifth victory in six matches against the Brown Caps.

But it's in the County Championship where Hampshire supporters have been crying out for his return. And for good reason.

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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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