“It is a special place to play”: Adam Hose eager for long-awaited New Road return

It has been a whirlwind year for Worcestershire star Adam Hose, who is loving life back on the pitch, with the batter this week in line to make his first competitive appearance at New Road for almost nine months.  

An instrumental part of the Pears squad, Hose has slotted back into the Worcestershire side at the start of 2026 and is enjoying playing his part in what has been a bright start to the new campaign.  

Saving the game after having their backs up against the wall away at Derbyshire, before producing a clinical all-round performance to win at Lord’s, Hose says the team is high on confidence heading into round three of the Rothesay County Championship.  

“We definitely would have taken this start after two games, a couple of weeks ago, with one win and one draw. I think the team as a whole will take a lot of confidence, but there have been many personal performances along the way that have led us. Overall, the group is feeling pretty confident.  

“The first two days against Derbyshire, we felt we weren’t quite up to our standards. We addressed that. Although a win was out of the question, we showed great character, which this team does consistently.  

“Going to Lord’s last week and coming away with a win is a great feeling. It’s a great start for the team. Wins at the home of cricket are rare, so the boys will really treasure that heading into the rest of the championship block.”  

Hose started the year in fine fettle, reminding everyone of his capabilities at number four with a fine half-century away at Derbyshire in the opening match of the season, before helping his side to a 19-point victory a week later in London.  

After an early-season bye week, Hose explained that Worcestershire’s batting group has made a conscious effort to prepare thoroughly ahead of their return to New Road this weekend.  

“Preparation will look slightly different this week. Everyone must focus on what they do well and how they score runs, because that is the aim of the game.