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Could opening line-up feature two fresh faces?

Hampshire's pre-season plans have ramped up this week, but with the opening County Championship fixture less than two weeks away, Giles White tells The Hawk that places are up for grabs. And that events Down Under could help shape the county's line-up for their opening Division One fixture.

20.03.26, 17:26 Updated 20.03.26, 17:26

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

The new season is less than two weeks away - and Hampshire's first XI of the season could include at least two new red-ball names.

Hampshire kick off their Division One campaign against Essex at the Utilita Bowl on April 3.

And it's possible that two new names could be in that line-up for the opening County Championship fixture.

Fresh from last week’s Hundred auction, Director of Cricket Giles White tells The Hawk that timings could dictate Hampshire's selection for a game that will set the tone for this red-ball season.

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