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Hampshire cricketer James Vince has relocated to Dubai after a number of attacks on his family home over the summer, the club have said.<\/b><\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Hampshire released details about the batter’s decision to focus on white-ball cricket<\/a> with the Hawks in 2025. <\/p>\n Vince, 33, released video footage<\/a> in July of an incident where intruders attacked his family home, damaging windows and vehicles in the early hours of multiple mornings.<\/p>\n “In 2024, Vince endured a challenging year on a personal level, following several attacks on his family home,” the club said.<\/p>\n “As a result, the family have taken the decision to move to Dubai.”<\/p>\n Vince will still feature in the T20 Blast for the Hawks in the coming season, but has said this decision to move was one he had to make in order to look after his family. <\/p>\n “I love Hampshire, it’s been my club and home for 16 years,” Vince said., external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “I want to be able to maintain my best to keep delivering for Hampshire in T20 cricket, and hopefully even further our success in the competition. <\/p>\n “I also need to understand what is best for my family, and combine that with the stage of my career I am at. <\/p>\n “I am so grateful to everyone at Utilita Bowl for supporting me last year through a really tough time, and for allowing me to make this next step.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n