Steve Smith to Make His Debut in ‘The Hundred’ with Welsh Fire for 2025 Season
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Synopsis
Steve Smith is set to join Welsh Fire in 2025 for his debut in The Hundred. The retention deadline for the teams has passed, with each team allowed to keep up to 10 players. The Draft is scheduled for March 12, promising an exciting season ahead.
Key Takeaways
- Steve Smith joins Welsh Fire for his debut.
- Teams could retain up to 10 players.
- New Direct Signings rule introduced for more flexibility.
- The Draft is on March 12.
- World-class talent present in every team.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (NationPress) The retention deadline for The Hundred 2025 has passed, as teams finalize their roster before the eagerly awaited Draft on March 12. Each of the eight participating teams could retain up to 10 players from their 2024 lineups.
In a significant development, Australian cricketing icon Steve Smith, who took on the role of interim captain in place of Pat Cummins, will be making his debut in this competition with Welsh Fire in 2025.
“I’ve observed The Hundred from a distance and am thrilled to finally participate. It appears to be a lot of fun, and the cricket is top-tier, featuring talent in every team,” Smith stated.
Notable signings include Rashid Khan from Afghanistan and former Australian women's captain Meg Lanning, both of whom have joined Oval Invincibles.
This year, teams had the flexibility to retain a mix of players, which included one centrally contracted England player and up to three international players. A new rule for 2025 allowed teams to make Direct Signings of overseas players who did not participate in The Hundred last season, giving teams the opportunity to incorporate new international talent. These Direct Signings are included in the 10-player retention limit, enhancing the flexibility in squad formation.
Complete retention list:
Birmingham Phoenix Women: Ellyse Perry (Overseas), Amy Jones, Megan Schutt (Overseas), Emily Arlott, Charis Pavely, Hannah Baker, Sterre Kalis, Ailsa Lister.
Birmingham Phoenix Men: Ben Duckett, Trent Boult (Overseas), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Adam Milne (Overseas), Benny Howell, Tim Southee (Overseas), Dan Mousley, Will Smeed, Chris Wood, Aneurin Donald.
London Spirit Women: Grace Harris (Overseas), Sarah Glenn, Dani Gibson, Deepti Sharma (Overseas), Charlie Dean, Eva Gray, Georgia Redmayne (Overseas), Cordelia Griffith, Tara Norris, Sophie Munro.
London Spirit Men: Liam Dawson, Dan Worrall, Kane Williamson (Overseas), Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Ollie Pope, Keaton Jennings.
Manchester Originals Women: Sophie Ecclestone, Amelia Kerr (Overseas), Beth Mooney (Overseas), Lauren Filer, Eve Jones, Mahika Gaur, Fi Morris, Kathryn Bryce, Danielle Gregory.
Manchester Originals Men: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasen (Overseas), Matty Hurst, Josh Tongue, Scott Currie, Tom Hartley, Sonny Baker, Tom Aspinwall.
Northern Superchargers Women: Annabel Sutherland (Overseas), Phoebe Litchfield (Overseas), Kate Cross, Georgia Wareham (Overseas), Linsey Smith, Bess Heath, Alice Davidson-Richards, Hollie Armitage, Grace Ballinger, Davina Perrin.
Northern Superchargers Men: Harry Brook, David Miller (Overseas), Adil Rashid, Mitchell Santner (Overseas), Brydon Carse, Ben Dwarshuis (Overseas), Matthew Potts, Pat Brown, Graham Clark, Tom Lawes.
Oval Invincibles Women: Marizanne Kapp (Overseas), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Alice Capsey, Meg Lanning (Overseas), Amanda-Jade Wellington (Overseas), Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Tash Farrant, Sophia Smale, Jo Gardner, Rachel Slater.
Oval Invincibles Men: Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Will Jacks, Rashid Khan (Overseas), Jordan Cox, Sam Billings, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Donovan Ferreira (Overseas), Nathan Sowter, Tawanda Muyeye.
Southern Brave Women: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt (Overseas), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby, Tilly Corteen-Coleman.
Southern Brave Men: Jofra Archer, James Vince, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills, Faf du Plessis (Overseas), Leus Du Plooy, Laurie Evans, Craig Overton, Finn Allen (Overseas), Danny Briggs, James Coles.
Trent Rockets Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ash Gardner (Overseas), Alana King (Overseas), Heather Graham (Overseas), Bryony Smith, Kirstie Gordon, Grace Scrivens, Alexa Stonehouse, Nat Wraith, Cassidy McCarthy.
Trent Rockets Men: Joe Root, Marcus Stoinis (Overseas), Tom Banton, Sam Cook, John Turner, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop, Calvin Harrison.
Welsh Fire Women: Hayley Matthews (Overseas), Jess Jonassen (Overseas), Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Bryce, Shabnim Ismail (Overseas), Freya Davies, Georgia Elwiss, Georgia Davis, Emily Windsor, Beth Langston.
Welsh Fire Men: Jonny Bairstow, Steve Smith (Overseas), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, Stevie Eskinazi.
