Hampshire signs Rishi Patel and Fynn Hudson-Prentice for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Hampshire has secured the signings of Rishi Patel and Fynn Hudson-Prentice on all-format contracts commencing in the 2027 season. Both players will join the team following the conclusion of the current season with Leicestershire and Sussex respectively. Patel, 27, is the leading scorer for Leicestershire in County Championship Division One, while 30-year-old Hudson-Prentice has contributed significantly to Sussex's success in recent years. Hampshire's director of cricket, Giles White, expressed confidence that the duo will enhance the team's strength and performance in upcoming competitions.
- •Rishi Patel is the leading scorer for Leicestershire this season.
- •Fynn Hudson-Prentice has taken 196 wickets for Sussex.
- •Patel will strengthen Hampshire's batting line-up.
- •Hudson-Prentice adds depth with both bat and ball.
- •Both players will join after the current campaign.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Hampshire sign Patel and Hudson-Prentice for 2027
"Hampshire sign Leicestershire opening bat Rishi Patel and Sussex all-rounder Fynn Hudson-Prentice on all-format deals to start in the 2027 season.
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