James Anderson And Sophia Dunkley In The Hundreds Draft (Source: @ICC/x.com)
The iconic Hundred tournament is set to be back with yet another thrilling season with both men’s and women’s editions. Before stepping into the thrilling season, all the teams are preparing hard to name a mighty squad.
Before that, the draft list for the men’s and women’s hundred had been released on March 5, and several English players were set to showcase their excellence in the marquee tournament.
English Stars Set To Dazzle In The Hundred
The iconic 100-ball tournament is coming back with yet another thrilling season to excite the fans. As the draft for the upcoming tournament has been released today, the participation of the English stars is grabbing the limelight. The tournament is all set to raise its curtains on August 5, the draft will take place on March 12.
Before that, the England players are all set to add more excitement to the upcoming season. Star English players like Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Jason Roy, and Dawid Malan are named in the draft with different price categories.
James Anderson Will Grace The Stage
James Anderson is a legendary pacer in international cricket who set the example of being the best in the game while representing England. After retiring in July 2024, he is set to be back in the game again, as he has been entered into the draft.
Along with the great, former English star Andrew Flintoff’s son Rocky Flintoff has also been named in the draft. He made his debut for the England Lions a few months back. Apart from them, some amazing domestic talents are also named in the draft.
English Women Stars Are Also Gracing The Draft
Apart from the male stars, the female stars are also set to grace the big stage of the fifth edition of the thrilling tournament. Issy Wong, Sophia Dunkley, and Laura Bailey are set to grace the big stage. Paige Scofield has been entered into the £50,000 price category. Along with them, some of the domestic stars have also joined them in the draft.
On August 5, the Lord’s Cricket Ground is all set to witness the inaugural fixtures of both men's and Women’s tournaments. On a thrilling double-header day, London Spirit and Oval Invincible are set to cross swords in both tournaments.