Hampshire return to Frizzell County Championship action for the first time in two weeks, when they take on neighbours Sussex starting at The Rose Bowl on Wednesday 3rd July.

Third placed Hampshire take on fifth placed Sussex, with virtually a full strenghth side, but are leaving their options open by selecting a squad of 13.

John Francis, who played last week for Loughborough UCCE against Hampshire is included despite a knee injury sustained during that match, and James Tomlinson the 20 year old left-arm seamer who has been performing well for Hampshire against the same Louighborough team, and for the seconds is also included.

Robin Smith has recovered from the back injury that had troubled him recently, and John Crawley returns to championship cricket for Hampshire in place of Jason Laney, after missing the Bath match due to England call up.

The thirteen are: Derek Kenway, Will Kendall, John Crawley, Robin Smith (captain), Neil Johnson, Giles White, Nic Pothas (wicket-keeper), Dimitri Mascarenhas, Shaun Udal, Chris Tremlett, Alan Mullally, John Francis and James Tomlinson.

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