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Sonia Twigg

The Hundred would cost ‘a few billion’ to buy, ECB chair Richard Thompson claims

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Richard Thompson revealed an offer has been made for The Hundred but said the England and Wales Cricket Board would have to receive “a few billion” to consider selling its flagship competition.

Reports last month suggested private equity company Bridgepoint Group had made a £400million offer for 75 per cent of the tournament.

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