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33-year-old Australian international will be available for the first eight matches of the Hawks’ Vitality Blast campaign
Australian international Michael Neser has joined Hampshire Hawks for the first eight games of their 2024 Vitality Blast campaign.
The 33-year-old will also be available for selection in any County Championship matches during that period, if required.
I am very excited to have joined Hampshire Hawks for this year’s Vitality Blast and can’t wait to join up with the squad.
Utilita Bowl looks to be an amazing place to play cricket and hopefully I can contribute to more success on the pitch.
Michael Neser
Neser is a bowling all-rounder with a wealth of experience across all three formats. In T20s alone he has accumulated 130 wickets at an average of 23.74 from 116 appearances.
Most recently he was part of the Brisbane Heat side who won the 2023/24 Big Bash League (BBL), taking 12 wickets during the campaign. It was the second time Neser has lifted the BBL trophy, having won the competition in 2018 with Adelaide Strikers.
He has spent the past three years at Sophia Gardens with Glamorgan, primarily starring for their red-ball side, but also made ten appearances in the 2022 Vitality Blast campaign – taking 13 wickets.
On an international level, Neser has represented Australia at both ODI and Test level, making his debut in the latter during the 2021/22 Ashes series against England.
Nathan [Ellis] had a very positive impact on the team and we are confident that Michael will do the same.
He adds quality across the disciplines and formats – he also comes with an excellent reputation as a team-oriented player.
He has good experience of English conditions and hopefully he can hit the ground running.
Giles White, Hampshire Director of Cricket
Tickets for Hampshire Hawks’ home Group Stage matches will become available at the best-priced Super Early Bird rate during a priority sale beginning on Friday 9th February, for a limited time only, before going on general sale on Tuesday 20th February.
Sign up for priority access to Vitality Blast tickets via the link below and receive first access to the best-priced tickets. What's more, sign up before 11:59pm on Thursday 8th February to enter the prize draw for the ultimate matchday package - click here to find out more.
The best way to watch Vitality Blast matches at Utilita Bowl in 2024 is with a Vitality Blast Passport, which entitles you to entry for all seven of Hampshire Hawks' home Blast fixtures.
Passports are now on sale at the Super Early Bird Plus rate, guaranteeing the best price to all home group stage matchdays, plus a free guest pass to the Blast Off Double Header on Thursday 30th May.
Buy a Super Early Bird Plus Passport via the link below. Please note, Passports are available at this rate for a limited-time only.
