At least seven franchises of Indian Premier League franchises have placed formal bids to own and run teams in England’s The Hundred tournament. The franchises include Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals. UP Warriorz, who is the female franchise owned by Dubai-based Capri […]

For now, however, talks regarding the potential privatization of The Hundred have just gotten hotter, considering it is clear that the ECB has started pressuring Indian Premier League franchises to sign NDAs to get access to confidential financial and internal information concerning the teams and activities of The Hundred. The formula is clear: attract investment […]

England Test captain Ben Stokes recently turned to social media to address and refute accusations that he had been picking and choosing The Hundred over County Championship matches. Fair’s fair, with Stokes being about commitment and leadership, he found himself in the spotlight after a journalist questioned his commitment to domestic cricket. The row erupted […]

England’s red-ball skipper, Ben Stokes, has suffered an injury in the hamstring during the ongoing Hundred tournament, ruling him out of contention for the upcoming home Test series against Sri Lanka. The timing could not have been any worse, with the ECB taking strong, decisive moves to manage its resources within the team carefully. The […]

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has shown concern over the growing influence of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners in cricket tournaments across the league. Saying that some recent developments are not surprising as some reports stated that the GMR group, co-owners of Delhi Capitals, are bidding to acquire the Hampshire County Cricket Club. And, […]

In a pulsating battle at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Match 17 of The Hundred Men’s Competition, Kieron Pollard nearly flattened the legendary left-handed batsman of Sri Lanka, Kumar Sangakkara, with a six that crashed into the commentary box. Coming in to bat at no. five for Southern Brave, Pollard contributed 17 off 12 balls with […]

It was an evening of utter domination and celebration at Edgbaston as the Birmingham Phoenix thrashed the Northern Superchargers to take a historic victory in The Hundred Men’s Competition. This win was led by the sterling bowling effort of New Zealanders Adam Milne and Tim Southee, followed by an authoritative English batting display by Ben […]

Veteran West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has opened up on his future in red-ball cricket. The seam-bowling all-rounder has also declared that Test cricket is not his thing as his body cannot keep up with it. The veteran is one of the first choices when it comes to T20s. However, he hasn’t played a Test […]

Delhi Capitals have shown interest in buying Hampshire County Cricket Club. As per reports, a £120m (INR 1278 crore) deal has been agreed upon where the group will have full ownership of Hampshire and will also have a 51% stake in Southern Brave as well, featuring both men’s and women’s Hundred as well. Meanwhile, the […]

The Hundred, England’s innovative 100-ball cricket competition, is rapidly gaining traction, both on and off the field. The tournament’s unique format and the ECB’s proactive approach to attracting investment have combined to create a perfect storm of interest. The latest buzz surrounds the potential involvement of high-profile figures from the world of entertainment and sports. […]