Teams in The Hundred 2025: Which Leaders Are In Charge of Each Squad?
The excitement is building as we approach the fifth edition of The Hundred, set to take place from August 5 to August 31. With eight city-based teams set to compete, there are some notable changes in leadership for the upcoming season.
In a significant move, Trent Rockets have announced changes in both their men's and women's captains compared to previous seasons. David Willey will take over as the men's captain, replacing Lewis Gregory, while Ashleigh Gardner has been appointed as the new women's captain, replacing Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Meanwhile, Manchester Originals have also appointed new captains for 2025. Phil Salt will lead the men's team, replacing Jos Buttler, and Beth Mooney has been named as the new women's captain, taking over from Sophie Ecclestone.
Other teams have retained their captains or have yet to announce their leadership for the upcoming season. Liam Livingstone remains the men's captain for Birmingham Phoenix, replacing Moeen Ali, while Charlie Dean has been appointed as the new women's captain, replacing Heather Knight. Kane Williamson will lead the men's team for London Spirit, but the women's captain has yet to be announced.
The women's captains for Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, and Southern Brave have yet to be determined. Similarly, the men's captain for Southern Brave has not been announced.
In terms of competition structure, a total of 32 group matches will be played in each of the men's and women's competitions. The Eliminator will be held on August 30, featuring the second and third-placed teams from the group stage.
With these changes in leadership and the anticipation building for the upcoming season, fans are eager to see how these new captains will lead their teams to victory in The Hundred 2025.
Sports enthusiasts are eagerly following the latest cricket news as the fifth edition of The Hundred approaches. This year, fans can look forward to watching exciting matches in the world of sports.
