Hampshire Sign West Indies Fast Bowler Jayden Seales for First Six Championship Matches
The deal follows Cricket Australia recalling Michael Neser from his planned stint with the county.
Overview
- Seales, 24, will cover the opening block of Hampshire’s 2026 red-ball campaign across six fixtures.
- He claimed 39 wickets in 10 Championship appearances for Sussex in 2024–25, including best figures of 5 for 29.
- The Trinidad & Tobago-born quick has 95 Test wickets at an average of 25.87 and 40 wickets in 29 ODIs.
- Hampshire director of cricket Giles White praised Seales’s pace and intent after confirming Neser’s unavailability.
- Hampshire open against Essex at the Utilita Bowl on April 3, with Seales set to feature in the early-season run.