Fast bowler Chris Wood is set to remain a Hawk until at least the end of 2025.

The Basingstoke-born left armer has played 176 short-form games for his club and picked up 191 wickets, the third most of anyone to play in English T20 cricket.

Wood is a product of Hampshire’s youth pathway, having represented the county since U13 level.

His first appearance for the Academy took place in 2006 while his senior debut came in 2009.

The cricketer claimed 5-54 on his first class debut, against Oxford MCCU, and took best Championship figures of 5-39 against Kent in 2014.

He helped his club to three trophies in his first four seasons with the Rose and Crown.

He took 20 wickets when Hampshire Royals lifted the Friends Provident T20 on his home ground in 2010.

The left-armer has picked up 191 wickets in 176 short-form games for the clubThe left-armer has picked up 191 wickets in 176 short-form games for the club (Image: Supplied)

This was followed up with 28 wickets across the CB40 and T20 Cup as the team completed the double in 2012.

More silverware came Wood's way when he helped lift the 2018 Royal London Cup at Lord's.

His 21 wickets in the 2022 Vitality Blast - the second most for the club - helped the Hampshire Hawks to its third T20 trophy at Edgbaston.

When Hampshire won the County Championship Division Two title in 2014, he claimed 15 wickets at 16.80 with a best of 5-39.

In 2024, Wood was awarded a testimonial year by the club, to celebrate his performances and service to Hampshire cricket.