Steve Smith, Rashid Khan set to feature in The Hundred 2025

LONDON: Welsh Fire added former Australia captain Steve Smith to its squad while defending champions Oval Invincibles signed Rashid Khan, the England and Wales Cricket Board’s franchise-based The Hundred league said on Tuesday.

Teams in the 100-ball format can retain 10 players and have been permitted to make one new overseas signing each, before completing their roster by signing players in The Hundred Draft next month and the Wildcard Draft in May.

Smith was set to play for Welsh Fire in the inaugural season of the competition, before it was delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I was due to be involved with The Hundred at the beginning of the competition so it’s great to finally be able to make it to Wales,” Smith said. “I’ve watched The Hundred from afar and I can’t wait to be involved. It looks a lot of fun and obviously the cricket is world class, with talent at every team.”

The Hundred’s 2025 season will run from August 5-31. IANS

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