The Hundred is all Set to Challenge the IPL
Birmingham Phoenix have appointed Dan Vettori to the role of Head Coach for the men’s team in The Hundred following the appointment of Andrew McDonald as the new Australia men’s team Head Coach.
Southern Brave got off to an exciting start with the choice to re-sign South African keeper-batter Quinton de Kock as their first pick, and followed that up by drafting the exciting England U19 spinner Rehan Ahmed.
Birmingham Phoenix have made several further additions to their men’s and women’s squads for the 2022 edition of The Hundred with internationals from England, Australia and The Netherlands taking places its men’s and women’s squads.
Seasoned international stars including Australian World Cup winning captain Meg Lanning, South African batter Mignon du Preez and New Zealand batter Colin Munro have signed for Trent Rockets as they begin finalising their squads ahead of the second edition of The Hundred.
Defending women’s champions Oval Invincibles have further strengthened their side with the signing of England batter Lauren Winfield-Hill.
Northern Superchargers men’s side have captured the signatures of two overseas stars in this year’s Draft, securing Pakistan’s bowler Wahab Riaz and West Indies’ all-rounder Dwayne Bravo.
Manchester Originals men’s side have captured the signatures of three overseas stars in this year’s Draft, securing Australia’s Sean Abbott, Sri Lankan Wanindu Hasaranga, and West Indies’ Andre Russell, feared by bowlers around the word for his ability to smash sixes.
They followed that up by selecting England international spinner Liam Dawson, and Australia's one of the fastest bowlers in the world Riley Meredith.
Welsh Fire snapped up star batter Joe Clarke as their first choice in The Hundred Draft.
Ahead of today’s Hundred Men’s Draft, London Spirit have announced the appointment of Trevor Bayliss as Interim Men’s Head Coach following the tragic passing of Shane Warne.
Kieron Pollard, Aaron Finch, Andre Russell and David Warner are among a host of men’s international stars who have registered for The Hundred Draft.
The countdown to The Hundred is on as the first players signed up for this year’s competition are revealed today ahead of another explosive summer of world-class sport and family-friendly entertainment.
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Former England wicketkeeper James Foster has been named as the new Head Coach for the Northern Superchargers Men’s team in this year’s The Hundred.
The Hundred’s defending champions will be the first men’s and women’s sides back into action as the competition returns this summer to thrill crowds with fast-paced cricket and even more family entertainment.
Following the news that Sky Sports is closing in on a renewed broadcast deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB);
