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Unsuccessful investors in The Hundred auction direct attention to four counties

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Groups who missed out on securing stakes in the eight teams, which were finalised last week, have turned their focus to the county teams who could yet be awarded a Hundred team in the not-too-distant future


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Comments

Posted by Steve Harris on 23/02/2025 at 21:35

I am delighted that Sussex have repelled the borders. However, as cricket's rulers had no idea what they were unleashing with T20, there can be no optimism about where this will end for the unwanted counties.

Posted by Lloyd Birch on 21/02/2025 at 16:53

Be careful what you wish for. This is the tip of the iceberg. What next? Seat on the board? Move their associates in? Be warned.

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