Hampshire set to take part in Global Super League

Three-time T20 Blast champions Hampshire are believed to be one of five sides invited to compete in new T20 tournament the Global Super League.

The tournament, that reportedly has a prize pot of $1million (£764,000), is set to launch and take place in South America starting this November.

It is sanctioned by Cricket West Indies and has the backing of the government of Guyana - where it will take place.

BBC Radio Solent reports that Hampshire are one of the sides that have been invited to compete.

It is also of BBC Radio Solent's understanding that South African franchise The Titans are set to appear in the tournament.

This will be South America’s first stand-alone cricket event and it will also feature the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

All matches will take place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, which can hold 20,000 people.

The contest, involving five teams from five different countries, will take place from 26 November to 7 December.