Hampshire Hawks have officially confirmed their participation in the inaugural Global Super League (GSL) set to take place in Guyana.
The tournament will feature four other teams including Guyana Amazon Warriors (West Indies), Rangpur Riders (Bangladesh), Victoria (Australia), and Lahore Qalandars (Pakistan).
Giles White, Hampshire’s Director of Men’s Cricket, expressed enthusiasm for the event, highlighting Guyana’s commitment to becoming a global sporting hub through this new T20 franchise league.
White shared that the players look forward to showcasing their skills in an international setting, noting that the GSL marks an innovative step for cricket as a truly global sport.
Hampshire Hawks Squad for Global Super League 2024
Bowling coach Graeme Welch will lead Hampshire in Guyana, while head coach Adi Birrell is with the squad in South Africa.
Chris Wood to lead Hampshire Hawks in the inaugural season of Global Super League. Complete squad is as follow:
| Players | Country |
|---|---|
| Chris Wood (C) | England |
| Liam Dawson | England |
| Joe Weatherley | England |
| Toby Albert | England |
| Ali Orr | England |
| Felix Organ | England |
| Tom Prest | England |
| James Fuller | England |
| Fletcha Middleton | England |
| Benny Howell | England |
| Danny Briggs | England |
| Brad Wheal | Scotland ✈️ |
| Shan Masood | Pakistan ✈️ |
Team Owner: GMR Group (CEO David Mann) | Head Coach: Adi Birrell | Bowling Coach: Graeme Welch
Fixtures of Hampshire Hawks in GSL 2024
Each team will compete in four group-stage matches from November 26 to December 6, with the final scheduled for December 6. The schedule of GSL 2024 has been announced by GSL officials.
Hampshire Hawks’ Global Super League Fixtures:
| Date | Time (AST) | Teams | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 27 | 19:00 | Hampshire Hawks vs Rangpur Riders | HH won in Super Over |
| Sat, Nov 30 | 10:00 | Hampshire Hawks vs Lahore Qalandars | LQ won by 4 Runs |
| Sun, Dec 1 | 19:00 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Hampshire Hawks | To be decided |
| Thu, Dec 5 | 10:00 | Hampshire Hawks vs Victoria | To be decided |
| Fri, Dec 6 | 19:00 | Final – First Place vs Second Place | To be decided |
With all matches held at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, all teams will be competing for a prize fund of US$1 million. The GSL promises thrilling matchups and a unique chance for fans globally to see their favorite teams compete in this exciting new tournament.