Hampshire Cricket

Nick Gubbins broke his frustrating run of dismissals in the 40s to guide Hampshire's impressive second innings recovery against table-topping Somerset.

Hampshire captain Ben Brown's magnificent century and Kyle Abbott's devastating spell have left Yorkshire teetering on the brink of defeat at Headingley.

Hampshire's seam bowling duo of Kyle Abbott and Sonny Baker claimed four wickets apiece to bowl Yorkshire out for 177, establishing a commanding position in their County Championship encounter.

Hampshire's seam bowling pair Kyle Abbott and Sonny Baker each took four wickets to bowl Yorkshire out for 177, leaving the visitors firmly in control at Headingley.

Matt Critchley fell just three runs short of a century as Essex recovered from 67-3 to reach 219-3 on day one against Hampshire.

Hampshire have moved quickly to secure South African Test fast bowler Codi Yusuf after deals for their preferred overseas targets fell through ahead of the County Championship season.