The Hundred is going to be made “bigger and better” and not ditched, despite considerable teething problems, according to ECB chief executive Richard Gould.
The 100-ball competition was launched in 2021 by the England and Wales Cricket Board in an effort to broaden cricket’s appeal. Controversy has surrounded it ever since its inception, with its critics arguing it negatively impacts the other three formats of the domestic game.
Reports in April suggested The Hundred could be scrapped and turned into a Twenty-20 tournament instead. Gould opposed The Hundred during his previous role as Surrey chief executive, but has changed his tune since taking the top ECB job in October and says the governing body remains fully behind making it a success.
