Glenn Phillips to Welsh Firepublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Welsh Fire
Welsh Fire secure New Zealand's big-hitter Glenn Phillips, who played for the franchise in its first year in 2021.
Summary
34 women's players earn deals including England's Kate Cross, Sarah Glenn, Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt
Laura Wolvaardt, Dane van Niekerk, Harmanpreet Kaur and Grace Harris among overseas players to sign
30 men get contracts including Ben Duckett, Reece Topley, David Willey and Olly Stone
Shaheen Afridi, Tim David, Haris Rauf and Mitch Marsh all earn contracts
Players to miss out include Babar Azam, Trent Boult, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh
Trent Rockets face Southern Brave in opening game on 1 August
Glenn Phillips to Welsh Firepublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Postpublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
OK, next round!
And it's Welsh Fire up first again.
Shaheen a longer-term signing?published at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentatorShaheen Afridi is a brilliant signing - but availability this year may be limited. Perhaps more of an acquisition for 2024…
Postpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Some more big names going unsold in the first two rounds, including Shakib Al-Hasan, Keiron Pollard, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa and Babar Azam.
Interesting. Is availability playing more of a role here than ability?
get involved 'We could've had some powerful players like Babar'published at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
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Why on earth have Brave gone Du Plooy? There's a reason why he was let go by the Welsh Fire, we could've had some powerful players like Babar but no. Terrible decision if you ask me
Anon
Postpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Tymal Mills
Southern Brave bowler on Sky SportsShaheen Shah Afridi is box office, with a ball he is a real wicket taker and with the bat he is coming towards the middle order too.
Tom Banton to Northern Superchargerspublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Northern SuperchargersTom Banton makes the move up from Welsh Fire to Northern Superchargers, and that concludes this price bracket.
Ashton Turner to Manchester Originalspublished at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Manchester OriginalsAnother one staying put in Manchester, securing Australia's Ashton Turner.
Why Evans?published at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Manchester OriginalsHe has a strike-rate in The Hundred of 170, the third-highest of all players to have faced 150+ balls in the competition.
Laurie Evans to Manchester Originalspublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Manchester OriginalsLaurie Evans is staying put with last year's runners-up Manchester Originals.
Evans captained the side when Jos Buttler was out with injury last year and led them to final so it is no surprise see Originals pick him up again.
Why Stone?published at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
London Spirit37% of his deliveries are above 87mph.
Olly Stone to London Spiritpublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
London SpiritQuick bowlers everywhere in this bracket.
Olly Stone heads to London Spirit.
Why Topley?published at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Northern SuperchargersHe has a death economy rate of 7.20 in the Hundred.
Reece Topley to Northern Superchargerspublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Northern SuperchargersEngland quick Reece Topley is heading north, moving from Oval Invincibles to the Superchargers.
Shaheen Afridi to Welsh Firepublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Welsh FireBig move!
Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Afridi is heading to Cardiff!
'Birmingham are a great team'published at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Ben Duckett
England and Birmingham Phoenix cricketerReally happy with that. It is difficult leaving a side I've played with for the past two years, but for me it felt like it was time to have a fresh start. I wish Welsh Fire all the best.
Birmingham are a great team and great track to play at.
I'm excited to spend time with Moeen Ali this summer. I played with him in Pakistan last year and that was great.
The balance of this side is really good.
Postpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Autumn
Trent Rockets super fanI know we can’t have all the players, but disappointed both Duckett and Willey are heading elsewhere!
Excitement at Marsh signingpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
The Coster Boys
London Spirit super fansMitchell Marsh!!!! OMG get in, Look out everyone as Maxi and Marsh is a double act to fear!!!
'Abell a good fit for Fire'published at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentatorTom Abell to Welsh Fire feels a good fit - they needed leadership and his power against spin will suit the short, straight boundaries in Cardiff.
Why Willey?published at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Welsh FireHe finds an average of 1.1 degrees of swing in the powerplay in T20s.