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Director of cricket, Giles White, moved quickly to secure Codi Yusuf's signature after the Jayden Seales deal fell through. Image: Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket
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Yusuf is a gem - Durham coach backs South African to be south coast success

Hampshire's overseas plans have been scuppered by national boards in 2026, but Codi Yusuf could prove to be a more than useful replacement for Michael Neser and Jayden Seales.

28.03.26, 10:51 Updated 28.03.26, 10:53

Rich Edwards

Rich Edwards

Hampshire used nine overseas players last season - and they've already lined up three for the 2026 season.

Not bad going given that their first County Championship match against Essex is still a week away.

In this instance the county is blameless.

Cricket Australia withdrew Michael Neser from his Hampshire contract to manage his workload.

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