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Out of the Orr-dinary but Hampshire opener wants one key change to the One Day Cup
16.08.25, 19:39 Updated 17.08.25, 15:30
Ali Orr has enjoyed an up and down start to his Hampshire career since joining the county from Sussex in November 2023.
A string of injuries have contributed to a frustrating couple of seasons for a player who travelled down the M27 having built a considerable reputation as a multi-format cricketer at Hove.
His first List A century for the club in a Metro Bank One Day Cup win over Leicestershire has given Hampshire supporters a glimpse of his capabilities.
The man himself, though, was quick to praise the impact of his opening partner and captain Nick Gubbins, who contributed 81 in a match-turning opening stand of 202 as Hampshire chased down the Foxes score of 252 with ease.
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Rich Edwards
Editoris 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.