The Hundred's promotions likely to begin in Jan 2021 after UK produces COVID-19 vaccine

When it was anunced that England cricket plans to introduce ' Hundred' competition, fans were intrigued regarding new format of tournament. event is finally slated to take place in July. participating teams have alrey begun finalizing ir players for season, with  England and Wales Cricket Board gearing up for highly anticipated event. 

Preparations for ' Hundred' to start after UK produces COVID-19 vaccine?

inaugural edition of competition was scheduled to be held in 2020. However, ECB h to alter ir plans due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Neverless, fans will be delighted as board looks to organize competition next year after facilitating need to monitor coronavirus situation in nation before launching competition. 

As confirmed by Minister Nhim Zahawi, close to 1,40,000 people have alrey been vaccinated by government. With officials striving to vaccinate  citizens, England board will be eying to begin ir promotional campaigns in a full-fledged manner once situation gets under control in region.

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As far as tournament is concerned, contracts of all players who were signed for league were cancelled by board last year. y plan to go ahe with a fresh draft for upcoming season for men's tournament in February. promotional campaigns for ' Hundred' are also likely to begin early next year with several brands alrey anuncing ir partnership with competition. 

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Jofra Archer to play for Sourn Brave team 

Sourn Brave recently anunced players y have retained for competition. Jofra Archer has been confirmed to play for side. Several high-profile players are expected to take part in opening season. With a totally new format coming up, an entertaining competition is on cards.

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Hundred will challenge likes of IPL 2021 and BBL 2020 in terms of popularity. While IPL 2021 is set to be most lucrative league for cricketers in coming year because of money involved, Hundred holds a chance to d velty to sport of cricket. A lot of new rules were introduced in BBL 2020, however, Hundred will also introduce its own set of protocols. participating teams will play 100 balls each, with each over consisting of five balls inste of six. Shane Warne, who was roped in as coach for Lord's Hundred team h also invited former India captain MS Dhoni for playing in league. 

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Source: ECB Twitter