The Hundred

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.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been named as a wildcard pick by Birmingham Phoenix, making her the first Pakistani woman ever to compete in The Hundred. The all-rounder joins ahead of the tournament's 21 July start.

The Hundred has announced a groundbreaking new trophy that will recognise the combined achievements of men's and women's teams, furthering the competition's commitment to gender equality in cricket.

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

The 18-year-old left-arm spinner's journey from teenage prodigy to World Cup selection represents one of cricket's most remarkable recent breakthrough stories.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has acquired a significant stake in Birmingham Phoenix, demonstrating his passion for cricket alongside football.

The Bears have announced remarkable financial results with revenue jumping 61% to £40.4m, driven by their Birmingham Phoenix acquisition and continued Edgbaston investment.

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.

Everything you need to know about The Hundred 2026: new private owners, IPL-backed team rebrands, the first-ever player auction, key signings, schedule and format changes.

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