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As reported by The Hawk back in November, Michael Neser will be at Hampshire for the first six matches of the 2026 County Championship season. Image: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket

Hampshire bring in Aussies to revive red ball fortunes - but are more arrivals likely?

Hampshire have signed Michael Neser and Jake Lehmann, the latter on a two-year deal, as they look to avoid a repeat of last season's County Championship...

12.12.25, 12:01 Updated 12.12.25, 12:05

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Michael Neser spent last weekend ripping through England's wafer-thin batting line-up in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

And Hampshire supporters will be hoping for more of the same after the county confirmed he will be heading to the Utilita Bowl for the opening six matches of next season's County Championship.

There was two pieces of good news on Friday morning, with the announcement that South Australia's Jake Lehmann - the son of Darren and nephew of former Hampshire coach, Craig White - had also signed a two-year deal with the county.

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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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