Amanda-Jade Wellington Signs with Hampshire for 2026 Season

Hampshire have secured the signing of Australian allrounder Amanda-Jade Wellington as one of their overseas players for the 2026 season. The 28-year-old legspinner brings extensive experience in English conditions, having previously played at the Utilita Bowl for Southern Brave in the Hundred, where she is the competition’s second-highest wicket-taker across five seasons.

Wellington joins Hampshire after an impressive campaign with Somerset in the inaugural women’s Tier 1 season earlier this year. She expressed excitement about returning to the venue where she has enjoyed considerable success.

"I'm really excited to join Hampshire for the upcoming season," Wellington said. "I had a great time at the Utilita Bowl in my two years at Southern Brave and I look forward to catching up with familiar faces and making new memories which will hopefully result in trophies come the end of the summer."

A dynamic legspinner and handy lower-order batter, Wellington has represented Australia 23 times across formats, though she has not featured at international level since 2022. She is expected to be available for Hampshire throughout the entire summer.

Adam Carty, Hampshire’s regional director of women’s cricket, welcomed the signing.
"We're really pleased to secure Amanda-Jade for the whole of next season. She's a friend of the club and a vastly experienced cricketer, who boasts a fine record with bat and ball in England having featured effectively in the Hundred and in Tier 1. We look forward to welcoming her back to the Utilita Bowl in 2026."

Wellington’s addition strengthens Hampshire’s ambitions ahead of the new season as they look to build on their recent progress in the women’s game.