Hampshire v Surrey, Ageas Bowl, 1st day

Surrey waste early opportunity

Apr 27, 2014: To say that not much has gone to script for Surrey over the last few years is a bit like suggesting England were a touch off their game in Australia last winter

County news

Smith candidate for Hampshire captaincy

Oct 1, 2013: Will Smith could take over the Hampshire captaincy after signing a two-year deal at the Ageas Bowl following his controversial release by county champions Durham.

Hampshire v Glamorgan, YB40 semi-final, Ageas Bowl

Settled Hampshire far happier with white ball

Sep 6, 2013: Jimmy Adams evoked his own schooldays, spent at Twyford, near his home, and then at Sherborne, when contrasting Hampshire's authority in the one day game with their poor standing in the County Championship.

Hampshire v Northamptonshire, Ageas Bowl, 3rd day

Double for Adams but game drifts

Sep 5, 2013: Jimmy Adams, 71 not out overnight, finished with the second double-century of this match as Hampshire batted their way past Northants first-innings score

Hampshire v Northamptonshire, Ageas Bowl, 2nd day

Adams hits back for golden generation

Sep 4, 2013: Hampshire's 1973 Championship winning side admired the current crop of county cricketers as Rob Keogh made a double-century and Jimmy Adams reminded the locals of another famous left-hander that once played for the county

Gloucestershire v Hampshire, Bristol, 2nd day

Adams and Briggs clear Hants heads

May 9, 2013: Jimmy Adams and Danny Briggs added 128 for the ninth wicket to help dig Hampshire out of a hole against Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire v Hampshire, Bristol, 1st day

Miles proves his worth

May 8, 2013: Gloucestershire's makeshift attack, led by 18-year-old Craig Miles, took control before a Hampshire fightback

Hampshire v Worcestershire, Ageas Bowl, 2nd day

Worcestershire flounder despite Moeen fight

Apr 25, 2013: Jimmy Adams progressed to a double hundred before his bowlers claimed five wickets to leave Worcestershire struggling to avoid the follow-on

Hampshire v Worcestershire, Ageas Bowl, 1st day

Adams' ton helps Hampshire dominate

Apr 24, 2013: The 17th first-class century of Jimmy Adams' career was made with characteristic application, concentration and an unerring ability to dispatch the loose ball

Champions League T20 2012

Threat of quick-fire exit looms for qualifiers

Oct 7, 2012: For some teams the Champions League T20 will be a case of blink-and-you-miss-it but, as expected, those sides needing to qualifying were not about to start moaning

Hampshire v Warwickshire, CB40 Final, Lord's

Cricket finally adds to Great British summer

Sep 16, 2012: The CB40 final provided a glorious end to a forgettable season, with a match to stand alongside the many dramas of this remarkable summer of sport

Hampshire v Warwickshire, CB40 Final, Lord's

Ali secures dramatic last-ball double

Sep 15, 2012: Hampshire have proved more than a few times this season that it pays not to write them off and here they did so again to win on the last ball

Hampshire v Northamptonshire, West End, 4th day

Adams leads Hants in victorious run chase

Aug 18, 2012: Captain Jimmy Adams led the way as Hampshire chased down 326 with almost two overs to spare to beat Northamptonshire by eight wickets

Hampshire v Glamorgan, West End, 3rd day

North key to Glamorgan's chase

May 25, 2012: For Glamorgan he final day's play against Hampshire could well define their season

Hampshire v Derbyshire, West End, 3rd day

Shafayat and Adams lead Hampshire renaissance

May 11, 2012: Bilal Shafayat made 93 in his first appearance for Hampshire while Jimmy Adams' century helped lead the hosts to 352 for 8

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,

Lancashire v Hampshire, Liverpool, 2nd day

Spinners give Lancashire control

Sep 8, 2011: Despite the dank, damp September that has arrived spin could secure Lancashire a vital victory in the Championship race

Somerset v Hampshire, Taunton, 2nd day

Adams and Carberry post record stand

Sep 1, 2011: Jimmy Adams and Michael Carberry set a new Hampshire record with a second-wicket stand of 373 on the second day of the Championship match with Somerset at Taunton

Hampshire v Scotland, Clydesdale Bank 40, Rose Bowl

Twin tons flatten Scotland

Aug 29, 2011: James Adams and James Vince each scored centuries as Hampshire hammered Scotland by 115 runs at the Rose Bowl

Kent v Hampshire, FLt20, Tunbridge Wells

Lumb and Adams too good in five-over slog

Jun 5, 2011: Reigning champions Hampshire enjoyed the best of a five-overs-per-side slog in rain-soaked Tunbridge Wells