Academy Duo Eve O'Neill And Shristi Patil Sign First Pro Contracts
Spin bowler Eve O’Neill and batter Shristi Patil have signed one-year professional contracts
Former West Indies fast-bowler Tino Best is joining Hampshire on a short-term deal.
Tino Best has played 25 Test Matches & 26 One-Day Internationals for the West Indies and he joins the club as a Kolpak player on a short-term contract. 34-year old Best has a wealth of experience in all formats and he averages 28 with the ball in 115 first-class matches.
Fidel joined us last year under similar circumstances, he never looked back and this is a chance for Tino to emulate him. He trained with us in Barbados during pre-season and looked good. It has come about at short notice, initially on a short term contract. He seems excited about the opportunity and very motivated to do well; we look forward to seeing how things develop.
Giles White, Director of Cricket
Hampshire’s current injury crisis includes fast-bowler Fidel Edwards, who suffered a fractured ankle at Headingley last week whilst fellow seamers Reece Topley, Gareth Berg and Ryan Stevenson are all currently not available for selection due to injury.
Unfortunately Fidel has had a serious break and will have to undergo surgery on Tuesday. It's a real shame for him, he has been unbelievable since he has been with us and has become an extremely popular member of the club. We will support him through his recovery and look forward to having him back in a Hampshire shirt as soon as possible. He is a class act and the team will miss him.
Giles White, Director of Cricket
Spin bowler Eve O’Neill and batter Shristi Patil have signed one-year professional contracts
All-rounders Nancy Harman and Megan Sturge have left Hampshire and will join Glamorgan for 2027
Hampshire’s Sonny Baker and Liam Dawson are named in England’s 16-player squad to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series