Manchester Originals have the quality to shrug off loss of Kate Cross

THE HUNDRED 2023 - TEAM GUIDE: Cross was drafted by Northern Superchargers after leading the wicket-taking charts in 2022. In her absence, Sophie Ecclestone will lead the side and a lot will fall on young quick Mahika Gaur, says ELIZABETH BOTCHERBY

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