The Hundred to hold auction and increase salaries
Summary
The Hundred, a cricket competition, will start using a player auction and increase salaries for the 2026 season due to private investment. This change will affect how players are chosen and paid, with the men's team salary pot increasing by 45% and women's by 100%. The auction is set to occur in March 2026, and teams can have more overseas players.Key Facts
- The Hundred will introduce a player auction for the 2026 season.
- Men's team salary funds will increase by 45% to £2.05 million.
- Women's team salary funds will double to £880,000.
- The minimum salary for female players will rise to £15,000.
- Teams can have four overseas players instead of three.
- New private investors now partially own some teams.
- The auction will happen in March 2026, with four direct signings allowed.
- The "right to match" option for retaining players will be removed.
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