The Hundred Draft: The list of the registered players for the 2023 draft for the Hundred is out and some of the top cricketers have made themselves available for the tournament. The likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Robin Uthappa, Babar Azam have all registered for ‘THE HUNDRED’ draft. However Australia’s left arm pacer, Mitchell Starc’s availability is under question.The Hundred draft will take place on March 23. Follow The Hundred LIVE Updates on Insidesports.in
While most of the top Australian stars have opted out of the tournament, Starc have registered himself for the first time. However his availability may depend on the dates for Australia’s white-ball tour to South Africa, which is due to start in the last week of August.
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The Hundred Draft: Harmanpreet Kaur, Robin Uthappa, Babar Azam register for ‘THE HUNDRED’ draft, Mitchell Starc availability under question- Check details
The Hundred Draft: Harmanpreet Kaur, Robin Uthappa register for the tournament
India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur have registered herself in the top reserve price bracket of £31,250 (INR 31 lakh approx). This will be the second time that Harmanpreet has made herself available for the tournament. Kaur had previously paid for Manchester Originals. The right handed batter however had to withdraw from the tournament due to quad injury. Kaur had aggregated 104 runs from three matches at a strike rate of 109.47.
Robin Uthappa on the other hand could become the first Indian man to feature in the Hundred, however it is unlikely he would be picked by ny team. Uthappa retired from international cricket and the IPL in September.
The top order batsman has entered the draft with a reserve price of £40,000. Previously Harbhajan Singh was the onlyIndian player to register for the Hundred draft, but he withdrew fearing his involvement could jeopardize his IPL contract.
The Hundred Draft: Harmanpreet Kaur, Robin Uthappa, Babar Azam register for ‘THE HUNDRED’ draft, Mitchell Starc availability under question- Check details
Pakistan players including Babar Azam doubtful for The Hundred
Babar Azam will lead the Pakistan contingent in the Hundred draft which also includes teammates Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shadab Khan who played for Birmingham Phoenix previously was the only Pakistan player retained. However the availability of Pakistan contingent is under cloud. The players participation will depend on the dates for a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
The series is due to be played in the third week of August according to the Future Tours Programme. Pakistan are also due to play a two-Test series in Sri Lanka towards the end of July which could run into August further limiting availability of players.
The Hundred Draft: Harmanpreet Kaur, Robin Uthappa, Babar Azam register for ‘THE HUNDRED’ draft, Mitchell Starc availability under question- Check details
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