Hampshire signs Scott Kuggeleijn for final four County Championship matches

Hampshire included New Zealand cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn in its squad for the current County Championship match against Warwickshire. The club added the 34-year-old to its 15-player list on social media without issuing an official announcement regarding his signing. Kuggeleijn, who previously played for Northern Districts, faces scrutiny from supporters due to his acquittal on charges of rape and indecent assault in 2017. Fans have publicly criticized the move, describing the acquisition as shameful and a disgrace. Hampshire currently sits at the bottom of the Division One standings and remains 16 points behind Leicestershire. The club intends to utilize Kuggeleijn for the remainder of the four-match campaign as it fights to avoid relegation from the top division.

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