{
  "id": 38836,
  "title": "The Hundred 2026 squads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/the-hundred-2026-squads",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T10:38:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hundred-2026-mens-womens-squads-081503922.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Players Rashid Khan, Kate Cross, and Liam Livingstone have all signed agreements to compete in The Hundred for 2026. The inaugural player auction concluded, and squads for the eight participating teams are now assembled. Unlike the previous draft system, the auction will determine team composition and salaries for the upcoming editions. Each team will consist of between 16 to 18 players, and a salary cap, along with a salary collar, will be enforced. The men's competition salary pot for 2026 has risen by 45% to £2.05m per side, while the fund for women's teams has increased by 100% to £880,000. Several prominent players have received substantial deals; James Coles earned £390,000 in the men's auction, while Danielle Gibson, Issy Wong, and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman each secured deals exceeding £100,000. In the men's competition, Joe Root and Adil Rashid also attracted significant offers. Each team will have the opportunity to add two wildcard picks following the T20 Blast tournament. Here is a glimpse of the proposed squads before the 2026 season.",
  "summary": "The 2026 squads for The Hundred have been finalized following an auction system for players not already signed or retained. The men's competition salary pot has increased by 45% to £2.05m per side, while the women's fund has doubled to £880,000. Notable signings include James Coles and Danielle Gibson, who both earn over £100,000. The squads for the eight teams are now in place, with some key replacements made due to injuries or withdrawals.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rashid Khan, Kate Cross, and Liam Livingstone sign 2026 The Hundred agreements",
    "Auction replaces draft system for team composition and salaries",
    "Men's salary pot increases 45% to £2.05m, women's fund doubles to £880k"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}