Hampshire County Cricket Club rain. In 2007 Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove announced plans for the redevelopment of the Rose Bowl to bring Test cricket to the ground. Prior to the 2008 County Championship season Australian legend and club captain Shane Warne reiterated his commitment to the club. But shortly before the start of the season Warne announced his retirement from first-class cricket. Former captain Shaun Udal also announced his retirement, having played for Hampshire since 1989, though he later joined Middlesex. Dimitri Mascarenhas was named Warne's replacement as captain for the 2008 season. In 2008, Hampshire struggled and were near the foot of the
History of Australian cricket from 1985–86 to 2000 this tour, see" : Sri Lankan cricket team in Australia in 1998-99 "For more information about this tour, see" : Indian cricket team in Australia in 1999-2000 "For more information about this tour, see" : Pakistani cricket team in Australia in 1999-2000 History of Australian cricket from 1985–86 to 2000 This article describes the history of Australian cricket from the 1985-86 season until 2000. This was a period in which Australian cricket recovered from the disruption caused by World Series Cricket to create arguably the strongest Test team in history. Allan Border was an inspirational figure during the recovery period