Australian Duo Neser And Lehmann Join Hampshire For 2026
Australian all-rounder Michael Neser and batter Jake Lehmann join Hampshire for the 2026 season
Hampshire duo Eddie Jack and Dom Kelly have been named in England Under-19s 14-player squad for this month's two Youth Tests against Australia.
Jack and Kelly are amongst only four players who have been retained form the squad that drew 1-1 in the two Youth Tests against Australia during the winter.
Durham's Ben McKinney, who will once again captain the side, and Ross Whitfield were also part of the Test squad in Australia.
We are excited to play two competitive Under-19s Tests against Australia. After two high-quality games last winter in Australia, I expect the same, watching the best young players go head-to-head in red-ball cricket.
Mike Yardy, Young Lions Head Coach
England Men Under-19s Test squad: Ben McKinney (Durham, captain), Farhan Ahmed (Nottinghamshire), Charlie Allison (Essex), Charlie Barnard (Lancashire), Luc Benkenstein (Essex), Jack Carney (Lancashire), Jaydn Denly (Kent), Daniel Hogg (Durham), Eddie Jack (Hampshire), Dom Kelly (Hampshire), Hamza Shaikh (Warwickshire), Noah Thain (Essex), Raphael Weatherall (Northamptonshire), Ross Whitfield (Durham)
Youth Test Series v Australia:
1st Youth Test: England U19s v Australia U19s, New Road, Worcester – 8-11 September
2nd Youth Test: England U19s v Australia U19s, County Ground, Northampton – 16-19 September
Australian all-rounder Michael Neser and batter Jake Lehmann join Hampshire for the 2026 season
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