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The Hundred Managing Director Sanjay Patel to leave the ECB

The Hundred Managing Director Sanjay Patel to leave the ECB

Sanjay Patel, Managing Director of The Hundred, is to leave the ECB after the conclusion of the competition this year.

Sanjay has led the creation and launch of the new competition, which has attracted attendances of more than 1m over the first two years. It has attracted more families, women and children to cricket, with 22% of tickets going to children last year and 28% of female ticket b

Five teams have confirmed their captains in The Hundred

Ellyse Perry, Tom Abell and Sophie Ecclestone confirmed as captains in The Hundred

Ellyse Perry, Tom Abell and Sophie Ecclestone have been confirmed to lead their teams in The Hundred, as five of the eight sides taking part announce their captains.

Perry is joined by Birmingham local Moeen Ali as the men’s team captain at Edgbaston, Jos Buttler will continue to take the reins for the men’s Manchester Originals team and Tammy Beaumont is to lead the Welsh Fire women’s side

Six England Women U19 stars confirmed for The Hundred

Six England Women U19 stars confirmed for The Hundred


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced with six stars of England Women’s U19 World Cup team among the list, as well as Australian all-rounder Erin Burns, WPL break-out star Tara Norris and Scottish leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood.


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Georgia Adams returns as Southern Brave seek to go all the way

Georgia Adams returns as Southern Brave seek to go all the way


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Georgia Adams back at The Ageas Bowl as Southern Brave seek to go one better in the third year of the competition.


Adams is joined at Charlotte Edwards’ Southern Brave team by wicket-keeper Rhianna Southby and leg-spinner Danielle Gregory, previously of Oval Invincibles.
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Naomi Dattani one of four confirmed Trent Rockets signings

Naomi Dattani one of four confirmed Trent Rockets signings


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with all-rounder Naomi Dattani one of four players announced to be joining Trent Rockets.


Dattani, previously of London Spirit, is joined at Trent Bridge by Josie Groves, Emma Jones and Alexa Stonehouse.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced with Gro

Oval Invincibles confirm return of Gray, MacDonald-Gay and Chathli

Oval Invincibles confirm return of Gray, MacDonald-Gay and Chathli


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay and Kira Chathli all returning to holders Oval Invincibles.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced with MacDonald-Gay one of the six stars of England Women’s U19 World Cup team among the list, as well as Australian all-rounder Eri

Kelly, Cranstone and Franklin heading to Northern Superchargers

Kelly, Cranstone and Franklin heading to Northern Superchargers


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Marie Kelly, Aylish Cranstone and Phoebe Franklin three new faces all heading to Northern Superchargers.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced with six stars of England Women’s U19 World Cup team among the list, as well as Australian all-rounder Erin Burns, W

Griffiths, Nicolas and Bryce all return to Welsh Fire in The Hundred

Griffiths, Nicolas and Bryce all return to Welsh Fire in The Hundred


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Welsh Fire bringing Alex Griffiths, Claire Nicholas and Sarah Bryce back to Cardiff.


The trio join Tammy Beaumont’s team as they seek to bring success to Sophia Gardens in the third year of the competition.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced

London Spirit sign England U19 duo and Tara Norris

London Spirit sign England U19 duo and Tara Norris


London Spirit sign England U19 duo and Tara Norris

The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with American bowler Tara Norris joining London Spirit at Lord’s.


The left-arm seamer, who made a name for herself in India’s Women’s Premier League earlier this year, will be joined by two members of England Women’s U19s t

Phoebe Graham returns to Manchester Originals for third year of The Hundred

Phoebe Graham returns to Manchester Originals for third year of The Hundred


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Phoebe Graham back at Emirates Old Trafford for a second season.


Graham is joined at Manchester Originals by all-rounder Fi Morris – formerly of Southern Brave and Welsh Fire – and young batter Liberty Heap.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced

Erin Burns and Abtaha Maqsood return to Birmingham Phoenix

Erin Burns and Abtaha Maqsood return to Birmingham Phoenix


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Erin Burns, Abtaha Maqsood and Sterre Kalis heading back to Edgbaston.


Burns, a World Cup winner with Australia, returns to Phoenix having played in the first year of the competition, while 23-year-old Maqsood will play her third consecutive season in Birmingham. They’re joine

Ben Duckett in action for England. Photo: Getty Images

Ben Duckett and Sophie Devine head to Edgbaston in The Hundred Draft

Duckett and Sophie Devine are Birmingham Phoenix's first picks in the men’s and women’s competitions Duckett was selected in round one as the Phoenix’s top pick Phoenix utilise Right To Match to brink back New Zealand all-rounder Devine In the men’s competition 30 players drafted, 34 players drafted in the women’s competition. For more information and to sign up for priority ticket access visit t

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