How are “Hundred “ squads chosen ?

[Ivortheengine]

I’m trying to find out how most of the other squads have top names, but Welsh Fire do not. The withdrawal of Jonny Bairstow was extremely disappointing, with a lot of fans buying tickets ,on the pretence of watching him play. It just seems unfair that some teams have big names, but the apart from Ollie Pope, the Fire have no one of any real significance. Can someone please enlighten me how it all works out ?

[the other bob wilson]

It’s an IPL type auction where the coaches choose the players I believe.

[Q]

I’m trying to find out how most of the other squads have top names, but Welsh Fire do not. The withdrawal of Jonny Bairstow was extremely disappointing, with a lot of fans buying tickets ,on the pretence of watching him play. It just seems unfair that some teams have big names, but the apart from Ollie Pope, the Fire have no one of any real significance. Can someone please enlighten me how it all works out ?

There’s nothing Welsh about them and they have zero Fire

Supporting them as it says Welsh was my starting point but I live nearer Southern Brave. I have no affinity to Welsh Fire but wanted them to do well this season and last.

I agree about the Bairstow point; I went to their first game and my kids love the Hundred. The kids tried to support them but the players gave nothing. The oldest two bought Southern Brave hats as they left

[blue lewj]

There’s nothing Welsh about them and they have zero Fire

Supporting them as it says Welsh was my starting point but I live nearer Southern Brave. I have no affinity to Welsh Fire but wanted them to do well this season and last.

I agree about the Bairstow point; I went to their first game and my kids love the Hundred. The kids tried to support them but the players gave nothing. The oldest two bought Southern Brave hats as they left

Is anybody voicing their disapproval at Southern Brave if their players are not Southern?

[the other bob wilson]

Is anybody voicing their disapproval at Southern Brave if their players are not Southern?

Southern Brave are based in Southampton and have two Hampshire players and seven from Sussex in their squad - a completely different situation compared to the Welsh Fire.

[Q]

Is anybody voicing their disapproval at Southern Brave if their players are not Southern?

Western would have been a better name. Western Fire. Why try to cash in on Welsh.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Western would have been a better name. Western Fire. Why try to cash in on Welsh.

Because it is in Cardiff. It's a terrible competition and the sooner Tom Harrison sods off the better. He's done a right number on cricket. The 100 can **** off into the Sun for all I care. It's a dreadful franchise system, designed to kill the counties and will do precisely **** all for involvement and participation, it might even harm it. At least the ECB board made a few mil each over it.

[Q]

Because it is in Cardiff. It's a terrible competition and the sooner Tom Harrison sods off the better. He's done a right number on cricket. The 100 can **** off into the Sun for all I care. It's a dreadful franchise system, designed to kill the counties and will do precisely **** all for involvement and participation, it might even harm it. At least the ECB board made a few mil each over it.

Maybe.

But the crowds suggest not

[Ivortheengine]

There’s nothing Welsh about them and they have zero Fire

Supporting them as it says Welsh was my starting point but I live nearer Southern Brave. I have no affinity to Welsh Fire but wanted them to do well this season and last.

I agree about the Bairstow point; I went to their first game and my kids love the Hundred. The kids tried to support them but the players gave nothing. The oldest two bought Southern Brave hats as they left

We went to the Oval invincible game last Sunday afternoon, with our g/children. Perfect afternoon for a good game. We bought the tickets ages ago, but when I compared both line ups, the result was always going to be a formality. I would go again for certain, but it would help if it was a more level playing field. Don’t think the cricket loving South Wales public are treated fairly enough.

[billy.ronson]

Well Pope will be off with England test team and Duckett called up for the England Lions .... I don't understand playing The Hundred,One Day 50 Over and Test matches at the same time ....

[Dave Blue]

It looks like Welsh Fire had all the stragglers still standing against the wall. I can’t see them staying the course and will soon be replaced.

[chrisp_1927]

I did find it quite amusing looking through the squads. Only the 2nd season and there was also another auction this year, yet there are certain squads that look miles stronger than others. Must have been some real idiots amongst certain selection panels.

[blue lewj]

I did find it quite amusing looking through the squads. Only the 2nd season and there was also another auction this year, yet there are certain squads that look miles stronger than others. Must have been some real idiots amongst certain selection panels.

It does look like the Welsh Fire squad is a lot weaker than some.

Bairstow just pulling out when he likes doesn't help though.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Bit like the end of this... https://youtu.be/in3KKja8iA8