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ECB, Franchises Vow Merit-Only Picks for The Hundred, Ban Nationality Bias

The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight franchises in The Hundred have made a joint announcement regarding player selection. They have committed that picks for the upcoming season will be based strictly on cricketing merit. Team requirements and player availability will also be key factors. The policy explicitly rules out any form of discrimination based on a player's nationality.

Key Points: The Hundred: ECB, Franchises Commit to Merit-Based Player Selections

  • Merit-based selections only
  • No discrimination on nationality
  • Joint ECB-franchise commitment
  • Focus on availability and team needs
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'No place for discrimination': ECB, franchises commit to merit-based selections in The Hundred auction

ECB and all eight franchises pledge to select players for The Hundred based solely on cricketing merit, availability, and team needs, eliminating nationality discrimination.

"player selections for the upcoming season will be made strictly on cricketing merit, availability and team requirements - ECB & Franchises"

London, Feb 25

The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight franchises competing in The Hundred have jointly announced that player selections for the upcoming season will be made strictly on cricketing merit, availability and team requirements, and no discrimination based on nationality will be made.

London, Feb 25 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and all eight franchises competing in The Hundred have jointly announced that player selections for the upcoming season will be made strictly on cricketing merit, availability and team requirements, and no discrimination based on nationality will be made.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in the UK, I appreciate this commitment. The Hundred is more exciting with the best global talent. Let's hope the auction reflects these words.
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Aditya G
Actions speak louder than press releases. We've seen talented players from associate nations get overlooked before. The proof will be in the final squad lists.
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Priya S
Good move! Cricket should be a unifying sport. Indian fans will definitely tune in more if our players are selected fairly and get to showcase their talent on that stage.
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Karthik V
Merit-based is the only way. But let's be real, availability is the bigger issue with our top players' packed schedules. Hope they can work something out!
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Michael C
A positive statement. The IPL has shown how a truly global league benefits everyone - players, fans, and the sport itself. The Hundred should follow that model.

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