Player Welfare

Welsh Fire skipper Phil Salt has spoken candidly about the physical toll of The Hundred's condensed schedule, suggesting the tournament would benefit from an extra week.

With temperatures forecast to hit 38-39°C, the UK's unprecedented heatwave is raising serious questions about player welfare and fan safety at cricket grounds this week. Jamie Hall looks at what it means for the game.

Kent have taken the unprecedented step of switching off social media comments across all platforms, citing player welfare concerns during their difficult Championship campaign.