John Francis news from Cricinfo

Francis, Morris and Brunnschweiler depart

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:32:01 GMT

John Francis, Hampshire's 22-year old batsman, is to leave the county after deciding not to accept a new two-year contract

Hampshire team for Worcestershire match

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:32:00 GMT

Hampshire host table topping Worcestershire at the Rose Bowl in the final Frizzell Championship match of the season at The Rose Bowl

Kenway century leads Hampshire to solid position

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:46 GMT

Hampshire overcame a problematic morning to end the first day of their important Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash with Somerset in the driving seat, thanks to a superb century from Derek Kenway.

Tremlett returns for Championship trip to Taunton

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:46 GMT

Hampshire make just one change to the side that lost heavily to Durham at the Riverside in the Frizzell County Championship Division Two match when they take on Somerset at Taunton on Tuesday (26 August).

Woeful Hampshire trounced by Durham again

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Hampshire departed the north-east heading for the south-west tonight with their tails between their legs having seen their National League Division Two championship and promotion hopes take a hammering at the hands of Durham Dynamos at the Riverside.

Hawks retain winning team for Durham Dynamos

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Hampshire Hawks put behind them their disappointing Championship form in an attempt to win a joint record seventh successive victory in the National League when they take on the Durham Dynamos at The Riverside on Sunday.

Hampshire facing defeat after following on at Durham

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Hampshire's woefull Frizzell Championship season continued at The Riverside ground of Durham on the third day, being forced to follow on 304 runs behind the home side

Smith and Pothas return for visit to Durham

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Robin Smith, Nic Pothas and Alan Mullally all return to Frizzell Championship action for the visit north to Chester-le-Street and the Division Two clash with Durham.

Hawks down Scorpions to go back to the top of Division II

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Hampshire Hawks moved back to the top of the National League Division Two table following a comprehensive victory over the Derbyshire Scorpions at The Rose Bowl

Crawley fit for Hawks v Scorpions

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Hampshire Hawks go into their vital National league Division Two match with Derbyshire Scorpions on Sunday, in the face of their devastating Championship defeat in just two days, with the voice of their Manager still ringing in their ears.

Vaas makes Championship debut against Derbyshire

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Chaminda Vaas is set to make his Frizzell Championship debut against Derbyshire at The Rose bowl on Tuesday

Hampshire's Top Five Sunday scores

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Hampshire's score at Taunton today was their highest achieved in the 34 year history of Sunday/National League cricket, the top five are listed below:

Hawks go top after record score

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Hampshire Hawks moved to the top of the National league Division II table for the first time following a record breaking performance at Taunton on Sunday (10 August)

Tremlett fit again for National League visit to Taunton

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:45 GMT

Chris Tremlett returns to fitness after missing the National League day/night match at Hove on Tuesday.

Record breaking Mascarenhas bowls Hawks to vital win at Hove

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:44 GMT

Hampshire Hawks recorded their fourth successive victory in the ECB National League Division Two in their clash against Sussex Sharks under the Hove floodlights to augment their second place in the table behind Lancashire.

Hampshire team for trip to Sussex Sharks (Tue 5th Aug)

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:44 GMT

Hampshire Hawks keep faith with the side that defeated the Scottish Saltires for the Day/Night encounter with the Sussex Sharks this evening (4:00pm start) at Hove.

Crawley and Francis led Hampshire to second place

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:44 GMT

An unbeaten fourth wicket partnership of 126 between skipper John Crawley and John Francis lifted Hampshire Hawks into second place in the National Cricket League Division Two table, bypassing the Scottish Saltires by seven wickets at the Rose Bowl.

Chaminda Vaas set to make debut for Hawks on Monday

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:44 GMT

Chaminda Vaas the Sri Lankan left arm bowler is set to make his debut at The Rose Bowl when Hampshire Hawks entertain the Scottish Saltires on Monday 4th August (1pm).

Northamptonshire secure double over Hampshire

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:30:44 GMT

Northamptonshire recorded a double over Hampshire in the Frizzell County Championship Division Two match at the Rose Bowl today, when they reached their set target of 330 with some twelve overs to spare.

Shaun Udal returns for crucial National League clash

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 02:31:13 GMT

Hampshire keep faith with the same eleven that pulled off the exciting victory over Nottinghamshire Outlaws last Monday evening under the Trent Bridge floodlights with the only alteration being the inclusion of fit-again spinner Shaun Udal.