The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and all eight franchises participating in The Hundred have declared that player selections for the upcoming season will be solely based on cricketing merit, availability, and team needs. They emphasized that no bias related to nationality will influence the selection process.
This joint decision ensures that players will be chosen purely on their cricketing abilities and suitability for the team, without any discrimination based on their nationality. The move aims to uphold fairness and transparency in the player selection process for the upcoming season of The Hundred.
By prioritizing cricketing merit, availability, and team requirements, the ECB and the participating franchises aim to create a level playing field for all players, regardless of their nationality. This commitment underscores a fair and unbiased approach to team selection in the upcoming season.
