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Timing is everything for Brad Wheal

NICK HOWSON - INTERVIEW: Everything has fallen into place at the right time for the Hampshire seamer, who has enjoyed a fine start to the new County Championship season

Hampshire do the chasing, Somerset do the surviving but the weather does the winning

NICK HOWSON AT UTILITA BOWL: The County Championship Division One title pretenders played out an enjoyable draw, when play was possible, in Southampton

Sean Dickson and bad light combine to thwart Hampshire

NICK HOWSON AT UTILITA BOWL: Somerset are edging closer towards a draw, which at lunch on day one looked highly unlikely, thanks to some diligent batting by their under-fire opener

Somerset indebted to Migael Pretorius as they cling on to passive Hampshire

NICK HOWSON AT UTILITA BOWL: If it weren't for the South African and some coasting by the home team, this Championship encounter would be done and dusted. As it is, spectators and players could now be returning on Easter Monday

Kyle Abbott demons haunt Somerset again on rain-affected day one

OSCAR RESS AT UTILITA BOWL: The South African seamer extended his remarkable record against Somerset with two more wickets as the visitors were reduced to 94 for 6 during a day one in which just under 28 overs were possible

"Tense, gruelling process" sees Hampshire's Keith Barker banned for 12 months

The left-arm seamer avoids a two-year ban after being charged with two anti-doping violations under the ECB Anti-Doping Rules

Hampshire end Oval hoodoo with hard-fought draw

NICK FRIEND AT THE KIA OVAL: For the first time in 11 years, Hampshire leave south London with something other than defeat, their new-look side – without the guarantees of James Vince or Mohammad Abbas – standing up to the defending champions

Hampshire's John Turner embarks on County Championship loan

The England quick, who didn't feature in the opening round win over Yorkshire, is bound for a 14-day stint away from the Utilita Bowl

Hampshire's Vince-less era begins with victory, courtesy of familiar performers

OSCAR RESS AT UTILITA BOWL: Hampshire issued a reminder of their remaining quality, despite winter departures, as the Ben Brown reign started with a five wicket win over Yorkshire at home

John Simpson guides Sussex into ascendancy with straight drives and sharp mind

MELINDA FARRELL AT EDGBASTON: The Sussex captain was left stranded on 181 not out, but his efforts with the bat and some smart decisions, as captain, in the field have put his team on top against Warwickshire

Jonny Bairstow and learning to thrive in serenity

OSCAR RESS AT UTILITA BOWL: The new Yorkshire captain made a fighting 56 against Hampshire, but there is plenty for his team to do with a lead of just 61 and four wickets remaining at the end of day two

Hampshire newbies make immediate impact against stuttering Yorkshire

OSCAR RESS AT THE UTILITA BOWL: The hosts dominated day one as the Sonny Baker-inspired attack bowled the visitors out for 121 before the batters, led by fellow debutant Mark Stoneman, built a lead

"Underrated" Hampshire recognise need to do "things in a different way" as they seek first title in 52 years

OSCAR RESS: The loss of some high-profile players from their red-ball team over the winter may have dampened title hopes, but a mixture of talented youngsters with existing "old heads" can end the drought

Hampshire seamer's return delayed by injury

OSCAR RESS: Scott Currie, who spent the entirety of the 2024 county season on loan at Leicestershire, is unlikely to play in the first block of County Championship fixtures

Hampshire aim to convince without James Vince

MEN'S COUNTY TEAM GUIDE 2025: With the loss of their captain and overseas seamer Mohammed Abbas, it feels like a new era of red-ball cricket at the club, but will it come too soon for their talented squad?