Birmingham Phoenix

The Hundred: Australia's Adam Zampa, Ashleigh Gardner commit to Birmingham Phoenix for inaugural edition

Zampa had already been signed up by the Phoenix in a televised draft and the leg-spinner is now set to honour that commitment by playing for the Phoenix in 2021, with Gardner joining the franchise women's team.

The Hundred: Ollie Pope replaces Jonny Bairstow at Welsh Fire; Rory Burns moves to Oval Invincibles

The ECB announced the names of the first 18 players set to take part in The Hundred after its start was postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moeen Ali to captain Birmingham Phoenix men's team in inaugural edition of 'The Hundred'

England all-rounder Moeen Ali will lead the Birmingham Phoenix men's team in the inaugural edition of 'The Hundred' slated to be played next year, the tournament's official website confirmed.

The Hundred: Ben Stokes picked for Leeds based Northern Superchargers, Joe Root to play for Trent Rockets in inaugural 100-ball competition

Jofra Archer will spearhead the Southern Brave bowling attack, Jos Buttler will play for Manchester Originals, Chris Woakes represents Birmingham Phoenix and Sam Curran joins brother Tom at Oval Invincibles