Hampshire new boy Andy Carter could make his debut in the crunch Specsavers County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.
The 27 year-old seamer took 60 first-class wickets at 30.45 for Notts before joining Derbyshire, omly to be released so he could join Hampshire till the end of the season.
After taking 3-92 as Hampshire lost to Nottinghamshire by 161 runs in the Second Eleven Championship this week, he has been included in a 13-man squad for a huge game between the two teams at the foot of the first division.
Director of cricket Giles White said: "Andy Carter is a former Notts player and knows the conditions – he’s a good addition to the squad, having bowled well in the second eleven this week, and he’s pushing for a place.
"It’s another big game for us, they’re all big games now. Notts are in a battle with us at the bottom, so it’s a double-pointer. The spirit is very good and we’re confident we can put in a performance there.
"It’s vital at this time of year, with good weather and good wickets, that the batsman have got form and confidence. It also allows bowlers to express themselves and take 20 wickets, which is going to be crucial for us at Trent Bridge.
"Our form against Notts is solid, and we have to start well and build something. We have a battle ahead of ourselves."
Joe Weatherley has also been added to the team that drew with Lancashire last week.
Sean Ervine is still unavailable with a calf injury.
Hampshire (from): Smith, Adams, Alsop, Dawson, Wheater, McLaren, McManus, Berg, Andrew, Crane, Wheal, Weatherley, Carter.
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