The Hundred has today confirmed a number of players who will take part in edition 2 of the 100-ball competition, with Ben Raine being selected as a Hundred Wildcard for the Northern Supercharges.
Raine will return to the Superchargers after they selected the all-rounder with their The Hundred Vitality Wild Card Draft selection today. Raine played four games for the Superchargers last summer and has enjoyed strong performances in this year’s Vitality Blast with Durham.
Ben Raine said: “I am delighted to be joining the Northern Superchargers. The Hundred is a fantastic competition to be a part of. The crowds are so enthusiastic it’s such an exciting atmosphere to play cricket in.”
With the Vitality Wildcard Draft being the last chance for the men’s teams to secure the final domestic player for this summer’s 100-ball competition.
The men’s line ups are complete after each team picked their final players in The Hundred Vitality Wildcard Draft. Manchester Originals picked up fast bowler Richard Gleeson, who is currently in the England squad, while Birmingham Phoenix have signed local batter Dan Mousley.
Signings announced today also include bowler George Scrimshaw joining Welsh Fire, batter and wicket keeper Jamie Smith going to London Spirit, bowler Michael Hogan teaming up with Southern Brave, all-rounder Ben Mike being picked by Trent Rockets, batter Jack Haynes joining Oval Invincibles.
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.
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 shop.thehundred.com.