By Richard Dore

At last: Sam Northeast makes his Hampshire bow today

IT IS two months since Sam Northeast put pen to paper at Hampshire and he says he can’t wait to make his debut against Worcestershire today.
The 28-year-old batsman has been an excellent performer for Kent over the years and was highly sought-after when he declined to sign an extension at his home county last year.
Northeast has joined an exciting-looking Hants squad that struggled last season but is now boosted by the additions of South African stars Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn, with James Vince installed as capta...