Hampshire cancels contract with Kuggeleijn following supporter backlash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Hampshire has reversed its decision to sign New Zealand cricketer Kuggeleijn for the remainder of the season. The club initially intended to bring in the player for its final four matches but will now refrain from selecting him. This decision follows significant negative reaction from the club's supporters regarding the player's past. The organization cited the response as the primary factor in the sudden change of plans. Kuggeleijn will no longer join the squad as originally announced.
- •Hampshire signed Kuggeleijn for the final four games of the season.
- •The club will not select the player following backlash from supporters.
- •The decision follows criticism regarding the player's past.
- •Hampshire confirmed the U-turn on September 2, 2026.
- 10:39 AMESPNcricinfo — Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash
"Hampshire have confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not feature for the club, following widespread criticism over his signing.
"Club had signed New Zealander for final four games, but will not now select him due to controversial past
Sources
External links- ESPNcricinfoSep 2, 2026, 10:39 AMHampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash
Club had signed New Zealander for final four games, but will not now select him due to controversial past
- Sky Sports—Hampshire make U-turn on new signing after social media backlash
Hampshire have confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not feature for the club, following widespread criticism over his signing.
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