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John Turner celebrates another T20 Blast wicket for Hampshire - but will he back in time for the 2026 white ball opener?

Hampshire's Forgotten Man - John Turner's Long Road Back to Recovery

John Turner last bowled a ball in competitive cricket 296 days ago. A stress fracture of the back kept him of the Hampshire side for the remainder of last...

09.04.26, 18:59 Updated 09.04.26, 19:04

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Just 12 months ago, John Turner was a central figure in Hampshire's plans.

He was also the recipient of an England Development Contract, having made four appearances for his adopted country on a white ball tour of the West Indies in November 2024.

Now, with the 2026 County Championship season underway, he is still on the road back to full fitness.

The only issue is, he has little idea of when and where that road will end.

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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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