Tom Hampton: Ex-Middlesex seamer joins Gloucestershire
- Published
.jpg.webp)
Hampton encountered a bucket of white paint on 12th man duty for England at Lord's in 2011
Gloucestershire have signed former Middlesex seamer Tom Hampton on a two-year contract.
The 24-year-old fast bowler has been taken on following a successful appearance in a Second XI trial game against Glamorgan last month.
Kingston-born Hampton made his only first-class appearance in his season with Middlesex in 2010.
Impressive trial |
|---|
Hampton took 5-19 and 2-30 in Gloucestershire's Second XI trial game against Glamorgan at Nevil Road in September |
Twice claimed six-wicket hauls for Buckinghamshire, taking 6-48 against Cumberland on his debut in June and then 6-79 against Norfolk in August. |
He played Minor Counties Championship cricket for Buckinghamshire in 2014, taking 25 wickets in six matches.
"It's a fantastic opportunity," said Hampton. "Gloucestershire have a great squad and a quality coaching set-up. I'm looking forward to working hard over the winter to really push for a first team place."
- Published6 October 2014
- Published18 October 2019
