Hundred draft: Australia’s women dominate but men’s teams overlook David Warner
David Warner was not picked in the 2022 men’s Hundred draft while Australia’s World Cup winners dominated selections on the women’s side.
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The Hundred: Full squads revealed as West Indies and Australia stars sign up
West Indies hero Kieron Pollard and Australia captain Meg Lanning are among the international stars who will play in The Hundred this summer after being signed at the draft.
Swiatek says she was 'crying for 40 minutes' after Barty's retirement
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London Spirit sign West Indian Kieron Pollard in Hundred draft
London Spirit have signed West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard as their number one men's pick in The Hundred draft, the team said on Tuesday, while all-rounder Andre Russell joined Manchester Originals and Dwayne Bravo went to Northern Superchargers. Pollard, who has played over 100 Twenty20 internationals, was recruited by the London side along with England spinner Liam Dawson and Australian fast bowler Riley Meredith. Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was already in their squad.
Australia series turning point of my life: Rishabh Pant
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Cricket-London Spirit sign West Indian Pollard in Hundred draft
(Reuters) - London Spirit have signed West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard as their number one men's pick in The Hundred draft, the team said on Tuesday, while all-rounder Andre Russell joined Manchester Originals and Dwayne Bravo went to Northern Superchargers.