Hundred players 'must not be excluded on nationality grounds'

All teams in The Hundred are "committed to selection being based solely on performance", say the competition's eight franchises and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

24 Feb, 19:13 — 24 Feb, 19:18

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This story addresses potential concerns regarding player selection criteria for The Hundred cricket competition. The explicit commitment to performance-based selection, rather than nationality, suggests there might have been discussions or fears of discriminatory practices, possibly to prioritize domestic players or due to broader geopolitical factors affecting player movement. This statement aims to reassure stakeholders about fair and meritocratic opportunities for all participants.

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The Hundredcricket competition England and Wales Cricket Boardcricket governing body The Hundred's eight franchisesparticipating teams Playersathletes in the competition

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First report: BBC · 24 Feb, 19:13|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5m|Window: 5m

BBC24 Feb, 19:13First to report