Hampshire Hawks Go Global
Find out everything you need to know about Hampshire Hawks in the Global Super League
Hampshire Hawks will take part in the inaugural Global Super League in Guyana with four other teams from across the globe in late November and early December 2024.
The tournament features five teams from across the globe – Hampshire (England), Guyana Amazon Warriors (West Indies), Rangpur Riders (Bangladesh), Victoria (Australia), and Lahore Qalandars (Pakistan). Each team will play four group stage matches from 26 November-5 December with the final taking place on 6 December.
The five teams will be competing for a US$1million prize fund with all fixtures being played at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.
GSL 2024 schedule:
- Tues 26 November: Guyana Amazon Warriors v Lahore Qalandars; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23:00 GMT (19:00 GYT)
- Weds 27 November: Hampshire Hawks v Rangpur Riders; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23:00 GMT (19:00 GYT)
- Fri 29 November: Guyana Amazon Warriors v Victoria; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23:00 GMT (19:00 GYT)
- Sat 30 November: Hampshire Hawks v Lahore Qalandars; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 14:00 GMT (10:00 GYT)
- Sun 1 December: Rangpur Riders v Victoria; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 14:00 GMT (10:00 GYT)
- Sun 1 December: Guyana Amazon Warriors v Hampshire Hawks; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23:00 GMT (19:00 GYT)
- Tues 3 December: Victoria v Lahore Qalandars; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23:00 GMT (19:00 GYT)
- Weds 4 December: Guyana Amazon Warriors v Rangpur Riders; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23:00 GMT (19:00 GYT)
- Thurs 5 December: Hampshire Hawks v Victoria; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 14:00 GMT (10:00 GYT)
- Thurs 5 December: Lahore Qalandars v Rangpur Riders; Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23:00 GMT (19:00 GYT)
- Fri 6 December: Final (First Place v Second Place); Guyana National Stadium, Providence - 23:00 GMT (19:00 GYT)
Team news
Bowling coach Graeme Welch will lead the group with head coach Adi Birrell in South Africa.
The group will be captained by Hampshire’s all-time leading wicket taker, Chris Wood, with James Vince unavailable due to being contracted to play in the Abu Dhabi T10. Read the full article by clicking here.
John Turner will be on England Lions’ tour of South Africa during the competition, but fast bowler Sonny Baker is set to make his debut in a Hampshire shirt, whilst batter Ali Orr is set to return to 1st XI action after fracturing his arm in the opening Vitality Blast match on 30 May.
Scott Currie is unavailable due to picking up a knee injury whilst on international duty with Scotland, but Benny Howell comes back having recovered from injury.
Hampshire Hawks Global Super League Squad:
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Chris Wood Captain (25)
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Felix Organ (3)
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Toby Albert (15)
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Ali Orr (27)
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Sonny Baker (95)
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Tom Prest (24)
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Liam Dawson (8)
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Joe Weatherley (5)
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James Fuller (26)
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Brad Wheal (58)
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Benny Howell (7)
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Danny Briggs (54)
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Fletcha Middleton (19)
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Shan Masood (94)
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Hampshire Hawks have signed left-arm spinner, Danny Briggs, and Pakistan test captain, Shan Masood. Both players link--up with the Hawks for the duration of the Global Super League.
Read more about both GSL signings via the news below.
How to follow
Here's how to stay up-to-date with all things Hampshire Hawks in GSL 2024:
Watch Hawk Talk
The best way to follow Hampshire Hawks in the Global Super League in Guyana is by tuning into the brand-new chat show: Hawk Talk.
Hawk Talk previews the tournament itself, as well as previewing and reviewing each fixture throughout the tournament with presenter Robbie James joined by special guests.
All episodes of Hawk Talk air on Hampshire Cricket's Youtube channel. Subscribers will be notified when a new show comes out. The show kicks off with a two-part tournament preview featuring Hampshire Hawks’ captain for the GSL, Chris Wood, and Team Analyst Matt Funnell who dives into the stats around the Guyana National Stadium, and the Hawks’ opponents.
Watch Hawk Talk on Hampshire's Youtube and subscribe via the link below.
Follow us & sign up to emails
Fans can follow Hampshire cricket on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to stay up-to-date with Hampshire Hawks' Global Super League campaign on social media, including live match updates.
What's more, you can sign up to Hampshire Hawks emails via the link below.
Listen
BBC Radio Solent’s Kevan James will be providing live ball-by-ball commentary from the Guyana National Stadium, and will bring post-match interviews from the team after every Hawks game.
Commentary will be available on the Utilita Bowl website, along with the BBC Sport website and app.
Watch on TV
All matches in the Global Super League will be televised on TNT Sports in the UK.
Click here to view Hampshire Hawks' fixtures.
