The Hundred News

Mo Bobat’s arrival marks the first major move by any Hundred franchise since the ECB approved six of the eight equity sale agreements last month. He will continue in his IPL role as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s director of cricket while linking up with Spirit from October.

Manchester Originals opener Phil Salt secured this milestone during his side's match against defending champions Oval Invincibles.

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan achieves a special milestone in T20 cricket and becomes the first cricketer to do so. 

Manchester Originals face Southern Brave in the second match of The Hundred 2025 on August 6 at Old Trafford. Originals seek redemption after a poor 2024, while Brave aim for another strong campaign. Big IPL stars add extra excitement.

Lockie Ferguson returns to action in The Hundred 2025 with Trent Rockets after recovering from multiple injuries. Despite declining a New Zealand central contract, he remains committed to international cricket, eyeing future World Cups while balancing franchise and national duties.

The fifth edition of The Hundred started on Tuesday, August 5, featuring England’s finest alongside top international talent. Several prominent IPL players from some big IPL franchises like MI, CSK, RCB and others are set to participate in The Hundred 2025 in England. Here's list of IPL players, who will feature in The Hundred 2025:

Pakistan were represented by 45 male cricketers and five female players in the Hundred Draft. 

A veteran captain in all formats for New Zealand, Kane Williamson has accumulated over 18,000 international runs, including 47 centuries. 

Watch: Kieron Pollard goes all guns blazing against Rashid Khan in The Hundred match.

Kieron Pollard hit five consecutive sixes off Rashid Khan to lead Southern Brave to victory over Trent Rockets in The Hundred. His explosive innings turned a tough chase around, boosting Southern Brave to second place on the table.

Meet Sarah Glenn, a dynamic force in English women's cricket, born on August 27, 1999, in Derby, England. A right-handed batswoman and right-arm leg break bowler, Glenn's journey from being home-schooled to representing the national side is nothing short of inspirational. With a multitalented sporting background, she not only excels in cricket but also boasts a notable hockey career. Her domestic cricket stints with teams like Derbyshire, Loughborough Lightning, and Worcestershire set the stage for her international debut in 2019, marking the beginning of a remarkable career. Glenn's versatility, highlighted by her switch to legspin, and impressive statistics make her a standout player in the world of women's cricket. This intro provides a glimpse into the life and achievements of Sarah Glenn, a rising star in the cricketing arena.

While walking back to the pavilion, Marcus Stoinis mimicked a throw which looked to be suggesting that he was taking a jibe at Mohammad Hasnain’s bowling action.

Kieron Pollard made sure to make the occasion memorable. He smashed an unbeaten 34 runs off just 11 balls consisting of one four and four big sixes. 

Liam Livingstone smashed Rashid Khan for four sixes in one over, checkout the video here

Alex Hales writhing in pain following the first blow after failing to connect bat to ball but managed to get up and bat again. Moving a bit towards the off, he again tried to hit the ball on the leg-side but missed it. The ball again struck his groin.

On the day, she showed her attacking instincts with some delectable strokes all round the wicket as West Indies off-spinner Hayley Matthews was taken for 29 off 15 deliveries including six boundaries. She didn’t spare any of the bowlers as 17 out of the 21 fours that Superchargers hit came off her blade. Fittingly, she got the 'Player of the Match' award.

BCCI has handed NOC to India's T20I skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, deputy Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma to participate in the inaugural edition of The Hundred.

The decision comes after the ECB decided to postpone the launch of inaugral edition of The Hundred to the summer of 2021.

Last week, the ECB had decided to further extend the suspension of professional cricket in the country until at least July 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Australian opening batsman David Warner has pulled out the inaugral edition of The Hundred, citing "family and personal reasons" behind his withdrawal.