Match Preview: Hampshire Men v Essex, Rothesay County Championship
Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
Hampshire pace bowler Kyle Abbott has been nominated for the PCA’s (Professional Cricketer’s Association) Player of the Month award for May.
Abbott enjoyed a magnificent May taking 20 wickets at a staggering average of just 15.9, which included two five-wicket-hauls, earning him 132.94 MVP points.

The 37-year-old bowler picked up two Match MVP awards. The first coming against Nottinghamshire for match figures of 8-119 and a knock of 67 with the bat, securing 59.88 points.
The South African earned 50.7 points against Worcestershire, taking match figures of 8-91.
Click here to vote for May’s PCA Player of the Month.
Voting closes at 10pm Wednesday 4th June.
Hampshire Men host Essex at Utilita Bowl in the opening round of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship over Easter weekend
View the latest scorecard from Hampshire women's pre-season friendly against Warwickshire at Edgbaston
Hampshire Women head to Birmingham to play Warwickshire in their first 50-over friendly of the season