Franchise Cricket

Retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has poured cold water on hopes of Indian stars featuring in The Hundred, citing the economic dominance of the IPL as the key barrier.

All eight Hundred franchises have new owners following major investment deals worth over £500m, bringing IPL expertise and American capital to English cricket.

The Gulf state prepares for its inaugural professional cricket tournament featuring six teams and targeting established franchise stars.

All eight Hundred franchises have sold stakes to global investors, with IPL owners and American capital transforming the competition ahead of its sixth season.

All eight Hundred franchises have new ownership structures after selling stakes to international investors, reshaping the competition's landscape.

All eight Hundred franchises have secured new investors ahead of the 2025 season, with IPL owners and American billionaires leading a transformation worth hundreds of millions.

A controversial new tactic is reshaping T20 cricket as teams increasingly retire struggling batters to accelerate scoring rates.

All eight Hundred franchises have sold ownership stakes, bringing IPL powerhouses and American investment groups into English cricket's newest format.

Following massive investment deals in 2025, The Hundred has transformed with new owners bringing IPL expertise and American capital to English cricket.

Global investment has transformed The Hundred, with IPL owners and American billionaires purchasing stakes in all eight franchises for the 2025 season.

The Hundred has undergone a complete ownership transformation, with IPL powerhouses and American investment groups taking control of all eight franchises.

The Hundred has transformed from ECB-controlled franchises to globally-owned enterprises, with four teams backed by IPL investors and four by American capital.