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
Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1909–10 Smith went on to play Tests. Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1909–10 The Australia national cricket team toured New Zealand from February to April 1910 and played seven first-class matches including two against the New Zealand national cricket team. New Zealand at this time had not been elevated to Test status. The players, with ages at the start of the tour, were: From the originally selected team, Simpson replaced Stanley Hill, and Warne replaced Gar Waddy. The manager was Alick Mackenzie, who also played in the minor match against Taranaki. Only Armstrong, Bardsley, Hopkins and Whitty had played