Rashid Khan Joins Oval Invincibles for The Hundred
The Oval Invincibles will be looking to defend their title with a strong squad, while Welsh Fire will be hoping to make a big impact with Steve Smith on board. The competition is set to be fierce, with all teams looking to sign top players and make a push for the title.
The 2025 season of The Hundred, a 100-ball cricket league, is set to feature some of the biggest names in cricket, including Rashid Khan, who has been signed by defending champions Oval Invincibles. Khan joins a squad that already includes Australian captain Meg Lanning, who was also signed by the team.
The Oval Invincibles have retained their core squad and have made some key signings, including Rashid Khan, who joins from Trent Rockets. Khan is one of the most sought-after players in the league, and his signing is a major coup for the Invincibles. The team will be looking to defend their title in the 2025 season, which runs from August 5-31.
Other notable signings in the league include Steve Smith, who will play for Welsh Fire, and Trent Boult, who has been drafted in by Birmingham Phoenix. England's Zak Crawley was not retained by London Spirit, and Ben Stokes will not participate due to injury. The women's competition has also seen some big signings, including Ellyse Perry, who has been retained by Birmingham Phoenix, and Alana King, who joins Southern Brave.
The tournament's guidelines allowed teams to retain up to 10 players, including one England contracted player and three overseas players. The teams have also signed top foreign players through direct signing, including Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, David Miller, and Rashid Khan. Pakistani players Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, and Usama Mir have not been retained by their respective teams for The Hundred 2025.
The 2025 season of The Hundred promises to be an exciting one, with some of the biggest names in cricket competing for the top prize. With the likes of Rashid Khan, Steve Smith, and Meg Lanning set to take part, fans can expect some thrilling matches and intense competition.