Kyle Abbott

Abbott with his Hampshire teammates.

Pace bowler Kyle Abbott continues his playing career at Hampshire

Hampshire fast bowler Kyle Abbott is looking ahead to a season of potential milestones with 600 first class wickets within touching distance.

Kyle Abbott looks ahead to season of potential milestones

John Turner has been in fantastic form for Hampshire Hawks, taking 15 T20 Blast wickets this season - only Nathan Ellis (16) has taken more.

‘I never thought I’d keep my place in the side for as long as I have'

Hampshire's Felix Organ took a career best first-class haul on day two at Southport. Picture by Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Felix Organ bags career best wicket haul as Hampshire fight back

Ben Brown hit a half-century on day two at Scarborough. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

That’s not unusual – Ben Brown hits half-century against Yorkshire as Hampshire ...

Kyle Abbott took four wickets on a weather-shortened first day at Scarborough. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images

Hampshire’s stunning morning session gives them LV= Championship advantage again...

Hat-trick hero Kyle Abbott celebrates with teammates after taking one of his six second innings wickets at Cheltenham. Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images

Kyle Abbott bags second career hat-trick to propel title-chasing Hampshire to a ...

Keith Barker took three wickets on the third day at Cheltenham. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images

Miles Hammond’s first Gloucestershire hundred for four years hold up Hampshire’s...

Essex bowler Simon Harmer took four wickets to leave Hampshire in deep trouble at the end of day one of their County Championship clash at Essex. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Simon Harmer’s four-wicket burst leaves Hampshire in deep trouble at end of firs...

Yorkshire's Harry Brook is bowled by Keith Barker. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Keith Barker raises Hampshire hopes of first  home County Championship victory o...

Kyle Abbott celebrates the wicket of Tom Lammonby during the first day of the LV= Insurance County Championship match between Somerset and Hampshire at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Kyle Abbott leads impressive display by Hampshire’s s seamers on day one of LV= ...

Mohammad Abbas pick up six wickets for Hampshire in Gloucestershire's first-innings struggles Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas picks up six wickets - but Gloucestershire battle...

Kyle Abbott took three wickets in four balls to wrap up Hampshire's Championship win at Canterbury today

Kyle Abbott stars as Hampshire complete innings victory over Kent

Hampshire's James Fuller took the first three Somerset wickets on day three of the Championship curtain-raiser at The Ageas Bowl. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Hampshire captain James Vince salutes ‘outstanding’ start as Somerset are thrash...

Hampshire's Liam Dawson (left) celebrates after taking the wicket of Somerset's James Hildreth. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Joe Weatherley hits unbeaten half-century as Hampshire enjoy impressive start to...

What might have been. Hampshire captain James Vince leaves the field after losing the LV= Insurance County Championship match at Aigburth last September by just one wicket. Victory would have seen Hampshire crowned champions for the first time since 1973. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Quiet optimism at The Ageas Bowl is not misplaced as Hampshire get ready to lift...

The curtain rises once more on the most competitive elite sporting league in England this week.

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Cameras roll under grey skies at The Ageas Bowl for Hampshire's press day earlier this afternoon

Hampshire at full strength for this week's County Championship curtain raiser

James Vince's rearguard action helped Hampshire claim a County Championship draw against Yorkshire. Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.

James Vince and Mason Crane help defiant Hampshire avoid County Championship def...

Yorkshire's Gary Ballance. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Hampshire ‘slightly ahead’ after opening day of County Championship clash with Y...

Kyle Abbott took career best Lista A figures as Hampshire defeated Worcestershire in the Royal London Cup. Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Kyle Abbott’s career best List A figures help Hampshire to Royal London Cup grou...

Hashim Amla scored just 37 in a six hour and 17 minute stay at the crease against Hampshire. Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images.

Hashim Amla’s amazing rearguard action denies Hampshire crucial Championship vic...

Keith Barker took 4-24 as Surrey were skittled for 72 in their first innings at The Ageas Bowl

Stand-in skipper Abbott a ‘proud man’ as Hampshire force Surrey to follow on at ...

James Vince will partner D'Arcy Short at the top of the order in this year's T20 Blast. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Vince hoping new-look opening partnership can help Hampshire regain winning T20 ...

Kyle Abbott now has 33 Championship wickets in seven games in 2021. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images.

Hampshire skipper Vince ‘dangles carrot’ – but Leicestershire refuse to chase vi...

Kyle Abbott has now taken 10 or more wickets in a Championship match on three occasions for Hampshire. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Hampshire star Kyle Abbott bags fifth 10-wicket match haul of his career in Lord...

Hampshire's Keith Barker (centre) celebrates taking the wicket of Middlesex's Martin Anderson at Lord's yesterday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Barker’s double landmark as Hampshire complete Championship double over Middlese...

Kyle Abbott took 3-21 when Hampshire's game against Middlesex at Lord's eventually got underway. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images.

Abbott’s three-wicket burst gives Hampshire upper hand at Lord’s against Middles...

Kyle Abbott’s three-wicket burst gave Hampshire the upper hand as they reduced Middlesex to 90-4 in their LV= Insurance County Championship clash at Lord’s.

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Hampshire's Kyle Abbott appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Lewis Goldsworthy. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images.

Hampshire routed for second time in eight days as 15 wickets tumble on day one o...

Hampshire's James Vince on his way to 231 in his side's innings victory at Grace Road. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

‘It couldn’t have gone any better’ – Vince delighted after Hampshire start Count...

Mohammad Abbas took 79 Championship wickets in 19 matches for Leicestershire in 2018 and 2019. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Hampshire can’t just rely on their international stars – they need others to pro...

Ian Holland batting during his innings of 65 in the friendly against Sussex at The Ageas Bowl last week. Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images.

The man with a ‘massive’ dual role to play in Hampshire’s 2021 County Championsh...

Ryan Stevenson of Hampshire in action during the first day of the friendy against Northamptonshire at The Ageas Bowl . Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.

Northants enjoy the upper hand on first day of pre-season friendly at Hampshire

Kyle Abbott has only played three one-day games since his last Hampshire appearance in September 2019. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Kyle Abbott set for Hampshire return – but fellow overseas signing Mo Abbas stil...

Mohammad Abbas successfully appeals for the wicket of Zak Crawley during a Test match at Hampshire's Ageas Bowl last August . Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Hampshire hoping new signing Mohammad Abbas will be a ‘potent force’ with Kyle A...

Australia batsman David Warner has re-entered The Hundred draft, heading up a star-studded cast of over 500 players chasing 35 remaining slots in the competition. Pic: Simon Cooper/PA Wire.

Fourteen Hampshire players join superstars Warner, Azam and Pollard in bidding f...

Hampshire's director of cricket Giles White. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Hampshire director of cricket Giles White ‘open minded’ about big changes to dom...

Nathan Lyon, centre, is congratulated by Tim Paine, left, and Cameron Green after taking the wicket of India's Shubman Gill during this week's Test at the Gabba, Brisbane. Pic: AP Photo/Tertius Pickard.

Hampshire still keen to sign Australian Test star Nathan Lyon for new-look 2021 ...

James Vince in action for the Sydney Sixers. Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images.

Hampshire skipper James Vince hits half-century as Sydney Sixers win again in Au...

Kyle Abbott walks off after taking nine wickets during the first innings of Hampshire's Championship win against Somerset in September 2019. He was to take eight more in the second innings. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Pace ace Kyle Abbott: I was never worried Brexit could end my Hampshire career

Kyle Abbott celebrates after dismissing Ravi Bopara during Hampshire's Championship win against Essex in April 201.Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Kyle Abbott back out of his ‘comfort zone’ as he prepares for first one-day game...

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi celebrates the wicket of England's Jonny Bairstow during Tuesday's T20 international at Old Trafford. Afridi will now play for Hampshire in their remaining T20 Blast programme. Pic: Mike Hewitt.

Pakistan star Shaheen Shah Afridi to make Hampshire debut in front of 2,500 spec...

George Munsey has been signed to provide quick runs at the top of the Hampshire order in the T20 Blast. Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images.

Munsey and Wood to feature in new-look Hampshire XI for T20 Vitality Blast campa...

Jamie Smith, 20, is one of the youngsters who will be facing Hampshire at Arundel in the Bob Willis Trophy. Photo by James Chance/Getty Images.

Hampshire to face a youthful Surrey in their third Bob Willis Trophy South Group...

Kyle Abbott won't be appearing for Hampshire in 2020. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Kyle Abbott won’t be returning to Hampshire in 2020 due to the pandemic

Scott Currie is in the 12-man Hampshire squad to face Sussex in a friendly prior to the Bob Willis Trophy opener between the two counties at Hove next weekend. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images.

Young pace bowlers named in Hampshire squad for Sussex friendly

You can win a round of golf with Hampshire pair James Vince, left, and Liam Dawson. Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

Hampshire cricketers helping to raise money for new intensive care unit in the c...

James Tomlinson is always on hand with advice for Scott Currie. Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Rookie pace bowler Currie catches Hampshire skipper’s eye in the best way possib...

Kyle Abbott celebrates a Hampshire wicket in 2019 - this summer he's been doing something very different during lockdown. Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images.

Hampshire star Kyle Abbott’s ‘humbling’ experience helping to feed the vulnerabl...

Nathan Lyon celebrates a wicket while playing for the Sydney Sixers earlier this year. Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images.

Nathan Lyon eager to take his game to ‘new levels’ by making Hampshire debut in ...

Keith Barker has extended his Hampshire contract

Hampshire all-rounder Keith Barker signs new contract

Mason Crane

Hampshire spinner Crane aiming to win Pakistan Super League selection

Mason Crane

Hampshire spinner Crane aiming to win Pakistan Super League selection

Kyle Abbott

Record breaker Kyle Abbott signs new Hampshire contract

Kyle Abbott

Record breaker Kyle Abbott signs new Hampshire contract

Kyle Abbott

Kyle Abbott sets new Hampshire wicket-taking record since Championship was split...

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