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The Hundred 2025 is set to ignite the English summer, kicking off on August 5, 2025, with its fifth season promising an electrifying mix of fast-paced cricket and blockbuster entertainment. This unique 100-ball competition continues to captivate audiences, blending innovative gameplay with a festival-like atmosphere, and this year, it’s raising the stakes with a star-studded lineup of global icons ready to dazzle fans.
Steve Smith, Rashid Khan get direct signings
Australian superstar Steve Smith will be seen entertaining fans as he has signed by Welsh Fire for the upcoming edition of the unique tournament. Smith expressed his excitement about joining Welsh Fire, highlighting that he was originally set to participate at the tournament’s inception but now that he finally has the opportunity, he is eager to experience the unique format firsthand. Similarly, Afghanistan spin maestro Rashid Khan has been roped in by Oval Invincibles for the upcoming edition of The Hundred.
No Ben Stokes in The Hundred 2025
Interestingly, England Test captain Ben Stokes will not be seen in the forthcoming season as he has decided to withdraw from the tournament to prioritize his fitness in a crucial year that features a home series against India and The Ashes in Australia from November to January.
Notably, Stokes sustained a left hamstring tear while playing for Northern Superchargers last year, which forced him to miss four England Tests. He later aggravated the same injury while bowling during England’s tour of New Zealand in December.
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Complete list of retained players and direct signings for The Hundred Men’s 2025
- Birmingham Phoenix: Liam Livingstone, Ben Duckett, Trent Boult, Jacob Bethell, Benny Howell, Adam Milne, Dan Mousley, Tim Southee, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Aneurin Donald
- London Spirit: Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Kane Williamson, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings
- Manchester Originals: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Hurst, Scott Currie, Josh Tongue, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall
- Northern Superchargers: Harry Brook, Adil Rashid, David Miller, Mitchell Santner, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Ben Dwarshuis, Graham Clark, Pat Brown, Tom Lawes
- Oval Invincibles: Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Tom Curran, Jordan Cox, Rashid Khan, Saqib Mahmood, Sam Billings, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Donovan Ferreira, Tawanda Muyeye
- Southern Brave: James Vince, Jofra Archer, Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan, Faf du Plessis, Leus Du Plooy, Craig Overton, Laurie Evans, Finn Allen, Danny Briggs, James Coles
- Trent Rockets: Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Banton, John Turner, Sam Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop, Calvin Harrison
- Welsh Fire: Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi
