Introduction
The Hundred recently unveiled the player retention list for the upcoming 2024 season, revealing that 137 players have been retained across both men’s and women’s teams. However, 75 spots are yet to be filled, paving the way for an exciting player draft on March 20. An intriguing pattern emerges as Australian players assert their dominance, constituting a significant portion of the overseas retention list.
Australian Domination
Out of the 16 overseas players retained, a noteworthy nine hail from Australia. This underlines the strong presence and impact of Australian cricketers in The Hundred’s global landscape.
Team Strategies
Following the tournament rules, men’s teams can retain up to 10 players (excluding centrally contracted players), while women’s teams are allowed eight retentions. Some teams opt for maximum retention, with Manchester Originals Men and Oval Invincibles Men leading the charge. On the other end, London Spirit Men has the lowest retention, with eight players.
Women’s Teams and Birmingham Phoenix
Several women’s teams, including London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, and Southern Brave, have filled their retention quotas. Birmingham Phoenix, meanwhile, retained seven players, featuring overseas stars Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine.
Draft Day Excitement
The upcoming draft on March 20 promises excitement, with players like Dawid Malan, Jason Roy, and Amy Jones among the international talents available for selection. The full draft list will be disclosed on March 4, building anticipation for the commencement of The Hundred’s fourth season on July 23.
Team Rundown with Internal Links
Let’s take a closer look at some of the retained players across various teams:
Birmingham Phoenix Women
- Sophie Devine (Overseas)
- Ellyse Perry (Overseas)
- Issy Wong
- Emily Arlott
- Hannah Baker
- Sterre Kalis
- Charis Pavely
Birmingham Phoenix Men
- Chris Woakes
- Liam Livingstone
- Moeen Ali
- Ben Duckett
- Benny Howell
- Adam Milne (Overseas)
- Jamie Smith
- Will Smeed
- Tom Helm
- Jacob Bethell
London Spirit Women
- Heather Knight
- Grace Harris (Overseas)
- Danielle Gibson
- Charlie Dean
- Sarah Glenn
- Georgia Redmayne (Overseas)
- Sophie Munro
- Tara Norris
London Spirit Men
- Zak Crawley
- Nathan Ellis (Overseas)
- Dan Lawrence
- Liam Dawson
- Dan Worrall
- Olly Stone
- Adam Rossington
- Daniel Bell-Drummond
- Matthew Critchley
Manchester Originals Women
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Laura Wolvaardt (Overseas)
- Emma Lamb
- Mahika Gaur
- Fi Morris
- Kathryn Bryce
- Ellie Threlkeld
- Liberty Heap
Manchester Originals Men
- Jos Buttler
- Jamie Overton
- Phil Salt
- Paul Walter
- Tom Hartley
- Usama Mir (Overseas)
- Wayne Madsen
- Josh Tongue
- Max Holden
- Fred Klaassen
- Mitch Stanley
Northern Superchargers Women
- Phoebe Litchfield (Overseas)
- Georgia Wareham (Overseas)
- Kate Cross
- Bess Heath
- Linsey Smith
- Alice Davidson-Richards
- Hollie Armitage
- Marie Kelly
Northern Superchargers Men
- Ben Stokes
- Adil Rashid
- Harry Brook
- Reece Topley
- Matthew Short (Overseas)
- Brydon Carse
- Adam Hose
- Matthew Potts
- Callum Parkinson
- Ollie Robinson
Oval Invincibles Women
- Marizanne Kapp (Overseas)
- Alice Capsey
- Lauren Winfield-Hill
- Tash Farrant
- Mady Villiers
- Paige Scholfield
- Sophia Smale
- Ryana MacDonald-Gay
Oval Invincibles Men
- Sam Curran
- Tom Curran
- Will Jacks
- Adam Zampa (Overseas)
- Jordan Cox
- Gus Atkinson
- Sam Billings
- Saqib Mahmood
- Spencer Johnson (Overseas)
- Nathan Sowter
- Tawanda Muyeye
Southern Brave Women
- Danni Wyatt
- Chloe Tryon (Overseas)
- Lauren Bell
- Maia Bouchier
- Freya Kemp
- Georgia Adams
- Rhianna Southby
- Mary Taylor
Southern Brave Men
- Jofra Archer
- James Vince
- Chris Jordan
- Tymal Mills
- Leus du Plooy
- Rehan Ahmed
- Craig Overton
- Finn Allen (Overseas)
- George Garton
- Alex Davies
In conclusion, the Australian influence in The Hundred’s player retention sets the stage for an electrifying season, with teams strategically shaping their rosters for success. Stay tuned for the draft day reveals and the action-packed fourth season set to kick off on July 23.
