Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one – live

Hampshire have reversed their decision to sign New Zealand cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn following significant backlash from fans. Kuggeleijn had previously been convicted of rape in New Zealand before being acquitted on appeal, which prompted the supporter protests. The club's U-turn came on the first day of County Championship cricket action, with other matches also underway across England.