There was no way back from there when Northants batted again. But, with Keith Barker injured, James Fuller knew he would have a larger role to play with the ball than is usually the case and his pace earned him six wickets and his team a lead of 333. Vince was unconvincing again last winter in England colours, so may be a full-time county cricketer again. James Vince (186) and Nick Gubbins (125) were the foundation of a mighty 482 for eight declared for the visitors, with both men likely to be available all summer. There were ominous signs for the counties that are already chasing Hampshire in both first innings. But that is what happens when you’re bowled out for 63. Though batting without wicketkeeper Lewis McManus – who broke a finger in the first innings, marking an unhappy meeting with his old Hants teammates – Luke Procter will not want to dwell on one of the worst defeats in his county’s history.
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