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Matthew Cooper

New 'English Premier League' details emerge as The Hundred at risk of being scrapped

The ECB could axe The Hundred altogether and replace it with a new T20 competition amid concerns over the 100-ball format.

Both the Daily Mail and the Cricketer claim the competition is under threat, with discussions ongoing about potentially turning it into a T20 tournament instead. The Hundred has proved a controversial competition, with detractors critical of it being a format only played in England and the potential impact on county cricket.

However, it has undoubtedly elevated women's cricket and also helped attract new fans, largely thanks to the tournament being played at the height of summer and ticket prices being more affordable.

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