Hampshire Sign Australia’s Michael Neser for Early 2026, Jake Lehmann on Two-Year Deal

Lehmann qualifies as a local player through a British passport, giving Hampshire greater flexibility with overseas slots.

Overview

Michael Neser will feature in Hampshire’s first six County Championship matches in 2026 before the T20 Blast.
Fresh off a five-for at the Gabba in the second Ashes Test, Neser arrives with heightened form and profile.
Jake Lehmann has agreed a two-year, all-format contract at the Utilita Bowl as a locally qualified player.
Hampshire director of cricket Giles White said Neser will partner Kyle Abbott as an overseas bowler and hailed both signings for their experience.
Both players bring prior county experience, with Neser taking 13 wickets across eight Hampshire appearances in 2024 and Lehmann producing strong recent Sheffield Shield returns.