Hampshire withdraw New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn signing

Hampshire have confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not feature for the county. The decision follows widespread criticism on social media after the signing was announced.

Kuggeleijn had been due to join Hampshire for the remainder of the 2026 season. The club made the announcement through official channels without providing further detail on the reasons for the reversal.

The move ends Kuggeleijn's planned stint with the county before he had played any matches.