The Hundred is a brand new format for the game of cricket which will start on 21st July. It will be a one-month tournament that will end on 21st August. The tournament will feature 8 new teams that will have players from across the globe. It will also feature both England men and women World Cup winners. The format is simple: each team will have 100 balls, whoever scores more wins.
As per the latest cricket news, 5 new overseas players have signed as replacements for The Hundred. Hayley Matthews will be joining Welsh Fire. The West Indies allrounder and T20 World Cup winner will be replacing Sune Luss who will not be able to travel after being found positive. New Zealand’s Colin de Grandhome will be a part of the Southern Brave team in place of Andre Russell who has pulled out of The Hundred due to international commitments and Guyana’s status on the UK red list.
Wahab Riaz’s visa issue means that Marchant de Lange will start the tournament for Trent Rockets. Kieron Pollard’s injury means that Glenn Phillips will now play the entire tournament for Welsh Fire. Ellyse Perry has withdrawn from the competition due to personal reasons and Katie Mack will replace her at Birmingham Phoenix and Amy Jones will be their captain.
Ollie Pope will miss the initial phase of The Hundred as he recovers from injury, Alice Monaghan will replace Hannah Jones at London Spirit.
Colin de Grandhomme said, “When I got the call to join Southern Brave it was an easy decision. I’ve settled in really well at Hampshire and I’m hoping to create some more fantastic memories at the Ageas Bowl. I’m really looking forward to linking up with Devon Conway again and all of the guys can’t wait to get going.”
Hayley Matthews said, “I’m thrilled to be taking part in The Hundred this summer. It’ll be a lot of fun to play in Cardiff alongside the like of Sarah Taylor in front of big crowds. The Hundred can help move women’s cricket forward and it’ll be great to take part.”
Beth Barrett-Wild, Head of The Hundred Women’s Competition said, “I’m gutted for Suné Luus, I know how excited she was about playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred this summer, but we all wish her a very speedy recovery. In Hayley Matthews we have a big stage player, in brilliant form, coming in, and I’m sure she will be looking forward to the opportunity to show off her skills.”
