Has year six of the The Hundred been a success?
Summary
Host Henry Moran interviews ECB CEO Richard Gould and tournament director Vikram Banerjee about the T20 Blast’s sixth year, discussing franchise sales, fan engagement, and the removal of betting sponsors. Guests Alex Hartley and Stephen Finn critique the women’s tournament quality and team identity shifts. The episode also covers Joe Root’s captaincy, the lifting of player curfews, and the appointment of Stephen Fleming as head coach ahead of the Pakistan series.
Topics discussed
Intro and Whole Foods advertisement
Vikram Banerjee on The Hundred's success and changes
Critique of The Hundred: crowds, women's game, and identity
Whole Foods advertisement
Richard Gould on investment, branding, and global competition
England Test setup: Joe Root, Stephen Fleming, and Rob Key
Player curfew and Andrew Flintoff's departure
Panel discussion on stability and upcoming Pakistan series
Outro and teaser for Shadows on the Pitch
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