The Hundred 2019: Ashes star Steve Smith tops list of overseas stars set for inaugural draft

The Australian star will be one of many stars set to take part in the innovative tournament

Rory Dollard
Tuesday 01 October 2019 11:00 BST
Comments
Joe Root and Tim Paine reflect on Ashes series after England take a draw in the last Test

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Ashes star Steve Smith heads a star-studded overseas contingent throwing their hats into the ring for the inaugural draft of The Hundred.

England's centrally-contracted Test players will be the first to be allocated when the eight franchises are formally unveiled on Thursday, with the rest of the squads being determined at a live television event on October 20.

And there has been no shortage of interest from around the world. Australia's master batsman Smith will be joined by compatriots David Warner, Aaron Finch and Mitchell Starc, while the top-ranked batsman and bowler in Twenty20 cricket - Babar Azam and Rashid Khan - have also put their names forward.

Big-name veterans of the white-ball formats are also present and correct, including Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle and Lasith Malinga.

Although England's red-ball players will have only a limited role in the tournament, several member of the triumphant World Cup squad should play a full part.

Captain Eoin Morgan heads a group which includes Tom Curran and Liam Plunkett. Jason Roy and Moeen Ali are also up for grabs, suggesting the pair may not be due a Test return any time soon.

South Africans Kagiso Rabada and Faf Du Plessis and Quinton De Kock are also available, as is New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.

Chris Gayle will also play in The Hundred
Chris Gayle will also play in The Hundred (Getty)

Confirmed players for The Hundred Draft

Shakib Al Hasan

Quinton de Kock

Aaron Finch

Kane Williamson

Kieron Pollard

Rashid Khan

Lasith Malinga

Steve Smith

Chris Gayle

David Warner

Shahid Afridi

Faf du Plessis

Kagiso Rabada

Babar Azam

Mitchell Starc

Moeen Ali

Tom Curran

Liam Plunkett

Jason Roy

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in