Yusuf is a gem - Durham coach backs South African to be south coast success
28.03.26, 10:51 Updated 28.03.26, 10:53
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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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.