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Latest news on Hampshire County Cricket Club, covering the Hawks in the County Championship, T20 Blast, One-Day Cup and more.

Hampshire County Cricket Club, known to fans as 'the Hawks' in Twenty20 cricket, is one of eighteen first-class counties in English cricket. Founded in 1863, the club represents the historic county of Hampshire and plays home matches at the Rose Bowl in West End, near Southampton. Hampshire competes across the County Championship, T20 Blast and One-Day Cup, English domestic cricket's three main competitions.

In 2025, ownership of the club passed to India's GMR Group, part of a wider trend of investment groups moving into English domestic cricket. The Hawks reached the 2025 T20 Blast final, extending a proud record of Finals Day appearances, before losing out to Somerset. Hampshire's white-ball pedigree remains strong, with three Twenty20 titles among the club's collection of limited-overs honours. Balancing that short-format success with sustained performance in the four-day County Championship remains an ongoing challenge for the county.

Hampshire holds a special place in cricket's story, with the historic Hambledon Club, based in the county, regarded by many as the sport's spiritual home. The Rose Bowl doubles as a community hub, hosting an annual fireworks display and major music concerts alongside its cricketing calendar. A Hilton hotel built into the stadium reflects the venue's growth from a purpose-built ground into a wider entertainment destination. Membership remains strong, with loyal supporters following the Hawks across all three formats each summer.

Hampshire's origins trace back to 1863, though the club endured a lengthy spell without first-class status before rejoining the County Championship in 1895. The county's first Championship title came in 1961, with a second triumph following in 1973 under contrasting sides built around home-grown talent. Overseas legends including Gordon Greenidge, Barry Richards, Malcolm Marshall and Shane Warne have worn Hampshire colours over the decades. Financial difficulties in 2011 threatened the club's future before a rescue package secured its long-term stability at the Rose Bowl.

From Championship cricket to T20 Blast finals, Hampshire's rich history continues to be written on and off the field. Follow our NewsNow feed for the latest headlines, match reports and analysis covering Hampshire County Cricket Club throughout the season.