The Hundred is an action-packed, unmissable new 100 ball cricket competition that will put you on the edge of your seat. Everyone is welcome.

It will feature world-class players and massive names from around the world. Eight brand new city-based women’s and men’s teams will compete over five weeks every summer.

A men’s squad and women’s squad will be formed for each team, with the competitions running alongside each other.

The Hundred will launch on July 21.

Eight new teams have been created.

Those teams will be:

• Birmingham Phoenix (Edgbaston)
• London Spirit (Lord’s)
• Manchester Originals (Emirates Old Trafford)
• Northern Superchargers (Emerald Headingley)
• Oval Invincibles (Kia Oval)
• Southern Brave (Ageas Bowl)
• Trent Rockets (Trent Bridge)
• Welsh Fire (Sophia Gardens)

Each squad will be made up of 15 players with a maximum of three overseas stars.