Sri Lanka news

Nic Pothas takes over as interim SL coach following Ford's exit

Jun 27, 2017: Having served as the fielding coach since August 2016, Pothas will be in charge of the team for the home series against Zimbabwe and the India tour

Sri Lanka news

Nic Pothas named Sri Lanka fielding coach

Jul 29, 2016: Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Nic Pothas has been appointed Sri Lanka's fielding coach, and will begin the role on August 8, a board release said

Dane Vilas ready for a starring role

Sep 25, 2015: The India tour gives the South African wicketkeeper another chance at sealing his spot in the national team

Guernsey news

Pothas appointed at Guernsey

Dec 13, 2012: Nic Pothas, the former Hampshire wicketkeeper, has been appointed the new director of cricket of Guernsey.

County cricket

Hampshire sign Katich, release Pothas

Sep 16, 2011: Hampshire have signed Simon Katich as their overseas player for next season but released Nic Pothas,

The men who couldn't replace Boucher

Jul 11, 2011: During his 14-year reign as the South African keeper, Boucher has had at least six frontline challengers. Only two remain standing

Worcestershire v Hampshire, Worcester, 3rd day

McKenzie defies Richardson with ton

Jun 20, 2011: A battling century by Neil McKenzie held up Worcestershire's Alan Richardson-inspired victory charge at New Road but Hampshire are still in danger of being cut off at the foot of Division One in the County Championship

Worcestershire v Hampshire, Worcester, 2nd day

Solanki and Richardson put Worcestershire in control

Jun 19, 2011: Vikram Solanki's first County Championship century for 14 months enabled Worcestershire to take maximum batting points for the first time this season

Hampshire v Kent, Rose Bowl, 3rd day

Hampshire bowlers lead crushing win

Jul 7, 2010: Hampshire moved off the foot of the County Championship Division One table with their second win of the season, crushing injury-hit Kent by an innings and 111 runs at the Rose Bowl despite late defiance from South African Martin Van Jaarsveld

Essex v Hampshire, Friends Provident t20, Chelmsford

Flower keeps Essex in the running

Jul 4, 2010: Essex's hopes of securing a quarter-final place in the Friends Provident t20 competition received a boost when they earned a thrilling three-wicket victory over rivals Hampshire at Chelmsford

Hampshire v Kent, FP t20, Rose Bowl

McKenzie and Pothas steer Hampshire to victory

Jun 3, 2010: Nic Pothas and Neil McKenzie guided Hampshire to victory in the last over in a low-scoring Friends Provident t20 match at the Rose Bowl

Hampshire v Somerset, County Championship, Division One, 1st day

Ervine and Pothas keep Hants in the hunt

May 10, 2010: Hampshire turned in another stuttering batting display to reach 281 for 7 on the first day of their County Championship match with Somerset at the Rose Bowl

Worcestershire v Hampshire, New Road, 1st day

Hampshire slip after recovery

Sep 9, 2009: With the sun beating down upon New Road, it is easy to believe that all is well with the world. Yet it was two teams haunted by the spectre of relegation that meet at Worcester

Hampshire v Nottinghamshire, The Rose Bowl, 4th day

Battling Vince can't save Hampshire

Jun 14, 2009: The Division One leaders accounted for Hampshire, who never appeared remotely capable of making 412 to win, in the final session at The Rose Bowl

Warwickshire v Hampshire, County Championship, Edgbaston, 4th day

Warwickshire rue missed chances

Apr 25, 2009: If Warwickshire go on to miss out on the championship by a handful of points, they will surely rue the final day of this match

Warwickshire v Hampshire, County Championship, Edgbaston, 2nd day

Troughton shows his mature side

Apr 23, 2009: It was always likely that Hampshire's main obstacle in this game would be a former England batsman battling for a recall. But it was Jim Troughton, not Ian Bell, who led the way as Warwickshire replied to Hampshire's worthy first innings

Warwickshire v Hampshire, County Championship, Edgbaston, 1st day

Young Warwickshire defied by veteran Pothas

Apr 22, 2009: A young Warwickshire attack worked hard on the opening day against Hampshire but couldn't shift Nic Pothas

Hampshire v Worcestershire, The Rose Bowl, 3rd day

Hampshire victory thrills Pothas

Apr 17, 2009: Hampshire opened their season in fine style with a seven-wicket victory against Worcestershire

Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Nottinghamshire's grip slowly loosens

Sep 26, 2008: Jon Culley reports on the third day of the Championship table-topper at Trent Bridge

Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Pattinson and Shreck double-act strikes again

Sep 24, 2008: Jon Culley reports on the first day of the Championship table-topper at Trent Bridge