- Investors want to attract best players in the world
- Decision on 2026 player draft expected in autumn
The Hundred could introduce an IPL-style open auction next year with the new investors who have bought stakes in the eight franchises pushing for unlimited budgets to attract the best players in the world.
Under the existing regulations the Hundred Player Draft operates on the basis of franchises taking turns to pick players at a number of set salary levels controlled by the ECB, rather than entering an open bidding war.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/18/new-franchise-owners-the-hundred-pushing-for-ipl-style-auction-next-year-cricket
Author : Exclusive by Matt Hughes
Publish date : 2025-02-18 12:00:58
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