The ones that got away - Hampshire missed out on three batting targets in 2025
24.10.25, 15:50 Updated 01.11.25, 14:33
Rich Edwards
Hampshire were in desperate need of runs throughout the 2025 County Championship season.
So it's no surprise to hear that the county were targeting some of the country's leading batters throughout the summer.
But ultimately, they fell short in their attempts to bring in fresh blood - and only escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth after a scarcely credible end to the campaign.
The Hawk understands Hampshire attempted to sign three players who were originally out of contract at the end of 2025.
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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.