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Kyle Abbott will once again be key to Hampshire's trophy ambitions in 2026 - and he has high hopes for the county's crop of young starlets. Image: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket
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These Boys Have Their Futures in the Palm of Their Hands

Kyle Abbott will once again lead Hampshire's attack this summer, and he's expecting both Ben Mayes and Manny Lumsden to play key roles as Hampshire begin a new era under Russell Domingo.

01.04.26, 07:43 Updated 01.04.26, 07:45

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Kyle Abbott is backing Ben Mayes and Manny Lumsden to become fixtures in this Hampshire side as they prepare to kick off their Division One campaign against Essex at the Utilita Bowl

And he believes the whole county should celebrate the emergence of two young players who look set to go the distance for club and county.

Both Mayes and Lumsden were standout performers at this winter's Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, and the teenage pair could play a key role for Hampshire in red and white ball cricket this summer.

And England?

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