Hampshire have confirmed that they have made an offer to sign the Australian all-rounder Shane Watson for the county next season.

The 34-year-old, who announced his Test retirement earlier this week – but has insisted that he wanted to continue playing limited over cricket.

Hampshire director of cricket Giles White has confirmed approach has been made to bring the veteran to the Ageas Bowl next season.

Watson receives UK county offer: http://t.co/AgEEXuOBKc pic.twitter.com/lrn3R8Xyow

— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) September 11, 2015

Watson previously played for Hampshire between 2004 and 2006 and has scored a century on his first-class debut.

Can’t wait to have Shane Watson at Hampshire next season #ShaneWatson — Nick (@19NickPowell) September 6, 2015

After my Shane Watson inspired tweets, looks like he’s coming to Hampshire to play some white ball cricket. #WhatAPlayer #Review

— Scott Harris (@scottharris1988) September 10, 2015