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Matt Rogan

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: How the hundred is helping to attract younger fans to cricket | History Defined

Cricket Hundred Draft Maia Bouchier

It’s a big month for my cricket-mad family. This year’s edition of The Hundred, the new 100-ball cricket tournament in England and Wales, is almost underway.

The next big date in our diary is March 23, the day of the Draft - an American sport-style process whereby teams bid for the very best professional players to join them. It’s a must-watch in our house. It’s even listed on the calendar.

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