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The Hundred’s Biggest Auction Moves: Tymal Mills and Other Surprise Switches

A draft system, whatever its flaws, tends to keep continuity intact — franchises pick from what’s left, but established stars rarely end up somewhere new unless a team actively lets them go. An auction works differently. Every player is available to every franchise, every year, for the right price. The Hundred’s first-ever auction in March… Continue reading The Hundred’s Biggest Auction Moves: Tymal Mills and Other Surprise Switches

BY Admin - July 27, 2026

Finals Day at Lord’s: The Hundred’s History and What August 16 Means

Every English cricket competition has a defining fixture. For The Hundred, it’s never been in doubt: Finals Day, at Lord’s, on the tournament’s final Sunday. In 2026, that’s 16 August — the day both the men’s and women’s champions will be decided, at the one ground that’s hosted this exact occasion in every season since… Continue reading Finals Day at Lord’s: The Hundred’s History and What August 16 Means

BY Admin - July 27, 2026

Inside The Hundred’s First-Ever Player Auction

For five seasons, The Hundred built its squads the same way most franchise leagues start out — through a player draft, with teams picking in sequence from a shared pool. On 12 March 2026, that changed for good. At Piccadilly Lights in central London, The Hundred ran its first-ever player auction — competitive, real-time bidding,… Continue reading Inside The Hundred’s First-Ever Player Auction

BY Admin - July 27, 2026

The Hundred All-Time Records Book: What’s on the Line in 2026

Five completed seasons have given The Hundred just enough history to start producing genuine record books — and with a sixth season kicking off on 21 July under a completely new ownership and auction structure, this is the moment to take stock of who’s led the way so far, and who’s positioned to add to… Continue reading The Hundred All-Time Records Book: What’s on the Line in 2026

BY Admin - July 27, 2026

Why Four IPL Owners Now Run England’s Biggest Domestic Cricket Franchises

If you’ve followed the IPL for any length of time, the 2026 team sheet for The Hundred will feel oddly familiar. MI London. Sunrisers Leeds. Manchester Super Giants, backed by the same group that owns Lucknow Super Giants. Southern Brave, now part-owned by the operator of Delhi Capitals’ cross-city rival group, GMR. This isn’t coincidence… Continue reading Why Four IPL Owners Now Run England’s Biggest Domestic Cricket Franchises

BY Admin - July 27, 2026

Kieron Pollard’s Taped Mouth — The Protest That Became an IPL Icon

Introduction Cricket is full of unforgettable images. Rinku Singh hitting five sixes. Dhoni’s helicopter shot. Chris Gayle’s 175*. Among the unexpected images that have become part of IPL folklore is one that has nothing to do with a boundary or a wicket: Kieron Pollard, Mumbai Indians’ giant West Indian all-rounder, walking onto the field in… Continue reading Kieron Pollard’s Taped Mouth — The Protest That Became an IPL Icon

BY Admin - May 20, 2026

The ₹21 Lakh Per Ball — How the IPL Became the Most Valuable Sport Per Delivery

Introduction There are many ways to measure cricket’s commercial value. Total audience. Social media followers. Franchise valuations. But one number captures the IPL’s extraordinary position in global sport more precisely than any other: approximately â‚ą21 lakh per ball bowled. That is the per-delivery value of Star India’s broadcasting deal with the BCCI, which paid Rs.… Continue reading The â‚ą21 Lakh Per Ball — How the IPL Became the Most Valuable Sport Per Delivery

BY Admin - May 20, 2026

Umran Malik — Net Bowler to 157 km/h in One Season

Introduction At the start of IPL 2021, Umran Malik had played one T20 match in his entire career. He had been invited to Sunrisers Hyderabad’s pre-season camp as a net bowler — someone who bowls at the main squad players in training to help them prepare. He went home after the initial camp without being… Continue reading Umran Malik — Net Bowler to 157 km/h in One Season

BY Admin - May 20, 2026

The Night Dhoni Stormed the Field — Cricket’s Calmest Captain Loses His Cool

Introduction Everything about MS Dhoni’s cricketing identity is built on composure. He does not show emotions on the field. He does not argue with umpires. He does not react to bad decisions with visible frustration. For 17 years across international and IPL cricket, the running joke was that Dhoni would remain calm during an earthquake.… Continue reading The Night Dhoni Stormed the Field — Cricket’s Calmest Captain Loses His Cool

BY Admin - May 20, 2026

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