Mascarenhas to lead Hampshire

England one-day all-rounder takes over from Warne

Last updated: 27th March 2008

Dimitri Mascarenhas Hampshire Aug 07

Mascarenhas: Hampshire's new captain

It is a huge honour to be made captain of such a prestigious club, following in the footsteps of the likes of Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie, Mark Nicholas and the great Shane Warne.

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Dimitri Mascarenhas has been appointed Hampshire captain following Shane Warne's decision not to return to the county in 2008.

Mascarenhas, 30, was delighted to be given the opportunity to succeed Warne in the role.

"I hope to bring great success to the club and Hampshire supporters," Mascarenhas said.

"It is a huge honour to be made captain of such a prestigious club, following in the footsteps of the likes of Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie, Mark Nicholas and the great Shane Warne."

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Rose Bowl plc chairman Rod Bransgrove commented: "In Dimitri Mascarenhas we have a mature cricketer with great standing amongst his peers.

"As captain he will have the opportunity to capitalise upon his natural flair for leadership and to call upon his immense pool of experience with both Hampshire and England.

"He will be a popular and capable successor to Shane Warne and I wish him the very best of luck."

Mascarenhas will miss the start of the season as he is contracted to play in the Indian Premier League for the Jaipur franchise, of which Warne is both captain and coach.