World Cup winner James Vince is to stand down as captain of Hampshire after a decade in charge and move to Dubai following attacks on his family home, the English cricket county announced today.

Hampshire cricketer James Vince relocates to Dubai after a number of attacks on his family home over the summer.

Hampshire’s James Vince to move to Dubai after attacks on family home - The 33-year-old all-rounder had his house and car damaged last year and said his young family were fearful over their safety.

James Vince, a key player in England and Hampshire cricket, has decided to move to Dubai. The move comes after his family home near Southampton was attacked multiple times.

James Vince said last summer he believed the attacks on his home were the result of mistaken identity - but has decided to move abroad with his family after "a challenging year".