Australian Duo Neser And Lehmann Join Hampshire For 2026
Australian all-rounder Michael Neser and batter Jake Lehmann join Hampshire for the 2026 season
The people of Southampton are invited to head down to the free-to-enter CWC19 Fanzone in Westquay Esplanade, which will be open between Friday 14th - Sunday 16th June.
As England take on West Indies at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday, the Fanzone in the city centre will be opening to the public, showing live screenings of all World Cup action over the weekend, along with live music, entertainment and food and drink from around the globe, not to mention street cricket activities for all to try.
Four World Cup fixtures will be shown live in Westquay Esplanade across three days, including England’s crucial match with West Indies and the huge clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday.

The full schedule for Southampton’s Fanzone is below.
Friday 14th June
Fanzone opens 10:00am
Live Screening 10:30am: England v West Indies
Saturday 15th June
Fanzone opens 10:00am
Live Screening 10:30am: Sri Lanka v Australia
Live Screening*: South Africa v Afghanistan
*Screening begins once Sri Lanka v Australia match ends
Sunday 16th June
Fanzone opens 10:00am
Live Screening 10:30am: India v Pakistan
Please note: Alcohol will be served in the Fanzone, but spectators are not allowed to bring their own alcohol in. No glass, large flags, chairs or portable furniture are allowed to be brought into the Fanzone.
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