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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Simon Burnton

New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained

The Hundred captains; Harry Brook; and Beth Mooney
Back in the swing: the Hundred captains; Harry Brook; and Beth Mooney. Composite: Getty Images

Since the last ball of the Hundred last season, change has been afoot. Stakes in all eight teams were sold to private investors, meaning an influx of more than £500m into the domestic game and a raft of changes in the Hundred from pay, to coaches, players and even logos. Here is the Guardian guide to what’s new.

What’s changed for 2026?

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