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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
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Players warned not to sign IPL-style Hundred deals in standoff with owners

Trent Rockets’ Joe Root
Trent Rockets’ Joe Root walks out to bat at Trent Bridge during the Hundred last summer. Photograph: Nathan Stirk/ECB/Getty Images

The Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) has advised players not to sign Hundred contracts for next season amid a dispute with the new franchise owners over their terms.

In a supplementary process to the new Indian Premier League-style auction that will take place next year, Hundred teams are permitted to make four direct signings, including one from their existing squad and three others, either overseas players or a player with an England central contract.

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