The final year of The Hundred as we know it?
Summary
The Hundred, a cricket tournament in England and Wales, is seeing major changes with private investors buying stakes in several teams. Organizations linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL) are investing in half of the teams. The tournament is expected to evolve significantly, but the exact changes won't be fully seen until at least 2028.Key Facts
- The Hundred is a cricket tournament with games played using 100 balls per team.
- In 2025, private investors bought stakes in six of the eight teams.
- IPL franchise owners have invested in four teams: Northern Superchargers, Manchester Originals, Southern Brave, and plan to invest in Oval Invincibles.
- Team names and identities may change due to new ownership, potentially aligning with IPL team names.
- Player salaries have increased, with top men's salaries rising by 60% to £200,000.
- The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) still controls the tournament's regulations and overall format.
- No new teams will be added until at least 2029 because of an ongoing broadcast deal with Sky.
- The ECB is considering changes to player drafts, potentially moving to an auction system similar to the IPL.
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