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Ben Stokes to mentor Northern Superchargers in The Hundred 2025

England Test captain Ben Stokes has officially joined Northern Superchargers as a mentor for the upcoming season of The Hundred, taking on a non-playing role due to ongoing injury and fitness management.

Stokes, 34, has featured in five matches for the Superchargers across the 2021 and 2024 editions of the 100-ball tournament.

However, he was already set to miss this year’s campaign after opting to manage his workload ahead of the Ashes series in Australia later this year.

The all-rounder is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury sustained during the fourth Test against India in July.

The injury also ruled him out of the fifth and final Test at The Oval, where Ollie Pope led the side in his absence.

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While he won’t be seen on the field, Ben Stokes will still have a presence in the dressing room, joining head coach Andrew Flintoff’s support staff to guide the Northern Superchargers from the sidelines.

Before his injury setback, Stokes had delivered a strong performance in the series against India.

He bowled 140 overs across four Tests, claiming 17 wickets at an average of 25.24. With the bat, he amassed 304 runs in seven innings at an impressive average of 43.43.

It is worth mentioning that in Stokes’ absence, India edged out England by six runs in a thrilling final Test at The Oval, drawing the five-match series 2-2 last week.

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Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub among Pakistan players to enter The Hundred 2025 Draft

Pakistan players are set to make a strong presence in The Hundred 2025 draft, with as many as 45 names officially registered, including star pacer Naseem Shah and young opener Saim Ayub.

The list features a combination of established stars and promising young talent, all eyeing a chance to compete in England’s fast-paced 100-ball tournament.

Leading the charge is pace sensation Naseem Shah, who enters the draft with the highest reserve price among Pakistani players—£120,000. Meanwhile, all-rounder Imad Wasim and explosive left-hander Saim Ayub have set their base price at £78,500.

The list also includes Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Hasnain, each carrying a £63,000 reserve price, while Mohammad Amir and Azam Khan have entered at £52,000.

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Left-handed batter Shan Masood has been listed at £41,500, whereas several others—including Mohammad Abbas, Haider Ali, and Ammad Butt—have registered but without a fixed reserve price.

With 348 players from around the world competing for just 10 available slots among eight franchises, the draft—set for March 12—is expected to be highly competitive.

The fifth edition of The Hundred kicks off on August 5 at Lord’s with an exciting London derby between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles, promising another thrilling season of high-intensity cricket.

Pakistan Players Registered for The Hundred 2025 Draft

Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Imad Wasim, Hassan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Zaman Khan, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Amir, Azam Khan, Shan Masood, Mohammad Abbas, Nauman Ali, Haider Ali, Mohammad Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Azan Awais, Ammad Butt, Ahmad Daniyal, Sahibzada Farhan, Sameen Gul, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Imran Jr, Imam Insaram-Ul-Haq, Salman Irshad, Taijul Islam, Aamir Jamal, Sajid Khan, Usman Khan, Jahandad Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Chaudhry Saad Masood, Muhammad Musa, Khawaja Nafay, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Nawaz, Abdullah Shafique, Hunain Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Saud Shakeel, Muhammad Talat, Ihsan Ullah, Amir Yamin, Mohammad Zeeshan.

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Flintoff, Vaughan and Anderson set to feature in The Hundred 2025 draft

LONDON: The sons of former England cricketers Andrew Flintoff and Michael Vaughan, along with veteran pacer James Anderson, have registered for The Hundred 2025 draft scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 12.

England men’s legendary cricketer James Anderson is among the notable names registering their name in the shorter version of the game. The former pacer will aim to play short-form cricket for the first time in a decade.

The draft also features the sons of two former England cricketers: Archie Vaughan and Rocky Flintoff.

Rocky Flintoff, a promising talent for the England Lions, and Archie Vaughan lead a group of emerging players eager to attract attention in The Hundred draft.

In addition to these young talents, notable overseas men’s and women players in the 100- ball tournament include Glenn Maxwell, Deandra Dottin, David Warner, Alyssa Healy, and Andre Russell, all of whom are participating in draft.

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These prominent international stars are joined by a group of top-class domestic players also vying to be picked ahead of the competition’s fifth year, including Jamie Overton, Sophia Dunkley, Issy Wong, Rehan Ahmed, and Reece Topley.

The sixteen men’s and women’s teams have already retained several players from last year’s squads and will now fill the remainder of their available spots through The Hundred Draft.

London Spirit will have the first pick in the men’s competition, while Birmingham Phoenix will pick first in the women’s competition.

The Hundred returns for its fifth year at Lord’s on 5 August, with a London derby between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles kicking off another year of world-class cricket and blockbuster entertainment.

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ECB reveals schedule of The Hundred 2025

LONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed the schedule of the upcoming fifth edition of The Hundred, set to commence on 5 August 2025.

The opener in the capital will see the London Spirit women’s team and Oval Invincibles men’s side begin the defence of their trophies.

They’ll hope to be back at Lord’s for The Hundred Final on Sunday 31 August, the culmination of 34 matchdays across 27 days of high-quality sport and compelling drama.

Saturday 30 August will see The Kia Oval host The Hundred Eliminator, in which second- and third-placed teams compete for a place in The Hundred Final.

This season, for the first time, direct signings have been permitted in The Hundred. Teams in the men’s and women’s competitions will be able to sign one new overseas player by Deadline Day on 24 February.

Laura Wolvaardt and Amelia Kerr have been confirmed as The Hundred’s first-ever direct signings, joining Southern Brave and Manchester Originals respectively.

Jos Buttler, Charlie Dean, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Marizanne Kapp, Tymal Mills, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews have all been retained by their teams.

“August is fast becoming one of the best months of the summer,” said England Women’s Charlie Dean, who lifted the trophy as part of London Spirit’s team in 2024.

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“The Hundred has developed into an excellent competition, we play in front of fantastic crowds and even from the middle you get a sense of how the crowd is so full of families and young people.

“The cricket itself is high quality, the format is accessible and quick, and we’re all really looking forward to getting back to it and hopefully defending our title.”

Meanwhile, Oval Invincibles’ Sam Billings, also seeking to defend the title, said: “It will be great to kick off The Hundred with a sold-out derby at Lord’s.”

“From our point of view, we’re looking to start strongly as we have done the last couple of years to set the tone for another positive year. No doubt it will be a brilliant atmosphere at Lord’s.

“It was another fantastic tournament last year, we’ve worked hard at the Invincibles to build a really strong core and there’s no reason why we can’t have another great year.

“The Kia Oval is undoubtedly one of the best places in world cricket to play, our home support is special. We all hope we can build on the last couple of years and keep the trophy in South London.”

The Hundred 2025 Schedule: (all games men’s and women’s double-headers)

August 5: London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles, Lord’s
August 6: Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave, Emirates Old Trafford
August 7: Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire, Headingley
August 8: Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets, Edgbaston
August 9: Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals, Kia Oval
August 9: Welsh Fire vs London Spirit, Sophia Gardens
August 10: Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix, Utilita Bowl
August 10: Trent Rockets vs Northern Superchargers, Trent Bridge
August 11: Manchester Originals vs London Spirit, Emirates Old Trafford
August 12: Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles, Edgbaston
August 13: Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers, Utilita Bowl
August 13: Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals, Sophia Gardens
August 14: London Spirit vs Trent Rockets, Lord’s
August 15: Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix, Headingley
August 16: Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave, Trent Bridge
August 16: Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire, Kia Oval
August 17: Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers, Emirates Old Trafford
August 17: Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit, Edgbaston
August 18: Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles, Utilita Bowl
August 19: Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals, Trent Bridge
August 20: Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, Sophia Gardens
August 20: London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers, Lord’s
August 21: Oval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets, Kia Oval
August 22: Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, Edgbaston
August 23: Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles, Headingley
August 23: London Spirit vs Southern Brave, Lord’s
August 24: Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets, Sophia Gardens
August 24: Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix, Emirates Old Trafford
August 25: Oval Invincibles vs London Spirit, Kia Oval
August 26: Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals, Headingley
August 27: Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix, Trent Bridge
August 28: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire, Utilita Bowl
August 30: The Hundred Eliminator, Kia Oval
August 31: The Hundred Final, Lord’s

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