Hampshire’s James Vince to move to Dubai after attacks on family home World Cup winner James Vince is to step down as Hampshire captain after 10 years and move to Dubai following several attacks on his family home.
“James Vince has signed a revision to the final year of his contract which fulfils his obligation to play for Hampshire Hawks in the 2025 Vitality Blast campaign and confirms that he is not planning to play red ball cricket this year,” the club announced on its website on Wednesday.
“In 2024, Vince endured a challenging year on a personal level, following several attacks on his family home.
In 2024, Vince endured a challenging year on a personal level, following several attacks on his family home.
The 33-year-old all-rounder, part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup on home soil, had his house and car attacked last year and said his young family were left fearing for their safety.
