The Welsh Fire men’s squad for this year’s return of The Hundred has now been confirmed.
The final player was unveiled today with less than a month to go until the start of the competition, which combines world-class sport and family-friendly entertainment. Tickets are selling fast.
Derbyshire seamer George Scrimshaw was selected by the Cardiff-based team as the third pick in The Hundred Vitality Wildcard Draft.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a successful Vitality Blast campaign, taking 21 wickets in just 14 matches.
The big signings for Welsh Fire include:
- England international Jonny Bairstow and overseas signings David Miller and Adam Zampa
- England international Tammy Beaumont and Australian World Cup winner Rachael Haynes
- There are players from 12 nations in this year’s competition, confirming The Hundred’s place in the global sport and entertainment calendar
- Tickets are now on general sale at thehundred.com ahead of an exciting summer of world-class sport and family-friendly entertainment.
The Hundred Vitality Wildcard Draft has seen eight men’s domestic stars selected today while the remaining women’s domestic signings were also confirmed.
The full Welsh Fire women’s team had already been announced in April and will be captained by England international Tammy Beaumont.
The first year of The Hundred proved a big hit with families and young people in particular relishing the mix of fast-paced cricket with music and family entertainment off the pitch. Eight teams, based across seven cities, compete in men’s and women’s matches across the height of the summer holidays.
Welsh Fire wildcard draft pick, George Scrimshaw, said: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to be picked up by Welsh Fire. It’s come as a pleasant surprise, but I can’t wait to get going and play in front of a packed Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
“We’ve got a strong squad and hopefully I can carry my Blast form into The Hundred and we can challenge for the trophy.”
Welsh Fire player Alex Hartley added: “It’s great to have both squads fully announced and it makes the competition feel even closer, which is really exciting.
“It’s great news for George Scrimshaw that he’s been signed in the men’s wildcard draft, hopefully as two new signings we can both have a good year.
“There’s a new look-feel to our women’s squad, especially with Tammy as captain, and we can’t wait to get out there and entertain the fans at Sophia Gardens.”
Sanjay Patel, Managing Director of The Hundred said: “Today is a really exciting moment as we confirm the squads for the second year of The Hundred.
“It’s great to see players like Richard Gleeson and George Scrimshaw being rewarded for impressive performances in the Vitality Blast, while we’ve got some exciting youngsters joining the women’s competition with the likes of Davina Perrin and Mahika Gaur being signed up.
“Everyone is welcome at The Hundred and we can’t wait to excite fans with world-class cricket and blockbuster entertainment in just under one month’s time.”
Tickets – and more activities around the ground
Fans can get their seats now to avoid missing out on the sport and entertainment event of the summer with tickets now on sale at www.thehundred.com.
The Hundred offers an affordable day out for the family, with U16 tickets priced at £5 and free for children aged five and under, and there are family-friendly stands in every ground.
Fans are advised to buy soon so as not to miss out - tickets are selling fast.
Ticket-buyers can also look forward to:
- More activities around the ground to keep the whole family entertained.
- A diverse range of great music acts through our continuing partnership with BBC Music Introducing including Bastille playing at The Hundred Final.
- Enhanced food and drink offerings to cater for everyone inside the grounds.
- A bigger range and more availability of merchandise this year so you can get kitted out in your team colours. Find out more at thehundred.com.