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Dani Gibson Secures £190k Deal as Women’s Cricket Auction Highlights Gender Imbalance

Dani Gibson secured a £190k contract in English cricket’s first player auction, highlighting progress for female players but exposing a lack of women in coaching and administration roles.

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The Hundred women's auction at Piccadilly Below the Lights

Welsh Fire Acquire Sophie Devine for £210k in First Hundred Auction

In the inaugural Hundred auction, Sophie Devine was bought by Welsh Fire for £210k. Danielle Gibson, Issy Wong, and Tilly Cortneen-Coleman also secured high-value deals, marking a shift in women's cricket salaries and team assembly methods.

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The Hundred 2026: Men's and Women's Squads Confirmed Ahead of Auction

The Hundred's 2026 season introduces an auction system for player signings with increased salary caps and expanded overseas player limits for both men's and women's squads.

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Rashid Khan, left, Kate Cross, centre, and Liam Livingstone split picture

The Hundred 2026 Women’s Player Auction Begins Today

The Hundred 2026 women's player auction begins today, introducing billionaire owners and a new auction format with players divided into hero, ranked, and nominated categories.

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West Indies Arrange Commercial Flights Home After T20 World Cup Exit Delays

West Indies cricket team will return home on commercial flights after delays and uncertainty over ICC charter flights following their T20 World Cup exit in India.

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West Indies captain Shai Hope and his team-mates in a huddle before a T20 World Cup match

Inside The Hundred's 2026 Player Auction: Process, Players, and Prospects

The Hundred adopts IPL-style auction for 2026 season, with increased salary pools and new player categories. Top stars like Joe Root and Tammy Beaumont lead the Hero list. Controversy looms over Pakistani players amid diplomatic tensions.

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Joe Root in his Trent Rockets kit and Tammy Beaumont in her Welsh Fire kit

Alyssa Healy’s Final Test Highlights Challenges in Women’s Cricket

Alyssa Healy’s final Test highlights the scarcity of women’s Test cricket opportunities and ongoing challenges in scheduling and funding despite growing player visibility.

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Alyssa Healy of Australia leads the team from the field after dismissing India in their second innings during day three of the Women's Test Match

The Hundred Enters New Era with Auction and Private Investment

The Hundred enters a new era with private investment and the UK's first professional sports auction, bringing financial growth and uncertainty for players.

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Column graphic of Grace Ballinger playing for Northern Superchargers

India's Suryakumar Yadav Celebrates T20 World Cup Triumph and Future Ambitions

India captain Suryakumar Yadav celebrates T20 World Cup win, aiming for continued white-ball success. Sanju Samson shines as player of the tournament, with coach Gautam Gambhir praising his comeback. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner reflects on his team's performance.

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Samson and Bumrah Lead India to T20 World Cup Title with Dominant Win Over New Zealand

India retained the T20 World Cup with a commanding 96-run win over New Zealand, powered by Samson’s 89 and Bumrah’s four wickets for 15 runs in front of 100,000 home fans in Ahmedabad.

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India players engulf Jasprit Bumrah (third left) after he has Rachin Ravindra caught during the final

India Dominates New Zealand to Retain T20 World Cup Title

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to retain the T20 World Cup title, powered by Samson's 89 and strong performances from Kishan and Abhishek.

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Detailed photo of a red cricket ball held by gloved hands outdoors.

India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup Final Live Coverage

The T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand concludes a 29-day tournament featuring 53 matches. India aims to retain the title, while New Zealand seeks their first men's World Cup win after three final losses.

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