Hampshire lose Gareth Berg for at least two months

Hampshire all-rounder Gareth Berg has been ruled out for at least the first two months of the season.

Berg, who joined Hampshire from Middlesex ahead of the 2015 season, has undergone surgery on a knee injury he suffered in pre-season.

The news is a big blow for Hampshire - Berg was a massive hit with bat and ball last season, scoring important runs in the lower middle order and taking 42 wickets in Division One.

A statement on the club website read: "Gareth Berg underwent knee surgery this week following an injury sustained in the pre-season.

"The procedure went well and he will undertake a comprehensive rehabilitation programme with the view to return to top flight cricket in 8-10 weeks."

Former captain Jimmy Adams has also been ruled out of the first few weeks of the season by injury.