Eva Gray signs two-year deal with Hampshire from Essex
Eva Gray leaves Essex for Hampshire on a two-year contract after taking 17 wickets in the 2026 Vitality Blast.
Essex all-rounder Eva Gray has signed a two-year contract with Hampshire. The 26-year-old won The Hundred with London Spirit in 2024 and was Essex's leading wicket-taker in the 2026 Vitality Blast with 17 wickets. She has played 53 matches for Essex over the past two seasons, taking 63 wickets and scoring 239 runs across all formats.
Gray said she is excited to join Hampshire after playing against them for several years. She described the Utilita Bowl atmosphere as excellent and praised the club's support for its women's side. Hampshire have enjoyed success in recent seasons and Gray said she is keen to learn from the group of players and staff.
The move adds depth to Hampshire's all-round options ahead of the upcoming domestic season.
CricHubb Take
Gray's move strengthens Hampshire's domestic depth at a time when counties are balancing limited-overs contracts with longer red-ball commitments.