2026 edition of Hundred This is going to be a historic season, shaping up to be a high-stakes Indian Premier League (IPL)The era of auction style followed by large-scale private investment.
The Hundred Men’s 2026: Skyrocketing salary cap and collaborations with IPL giants
The men’s salary cap has increased by 45% to a record £2.05 million per team, reflecting the league’s ambitions to compete with the likes of global T20 powerhouses. IPL And SA20. During the initial ‘signing window’ franchises were allowed to secure a maximum of four core players, a mix of retention and direct signings to build their foundation. Like with the iconic rebrand mi london And manchester super giantsThe tournament is tying up with global sporting giants to maximize its reach. Every ball really counts as the competition integrates this new financial model to secure the world’s most elite cricket talent ahead of the main auction in March.
Major retentions and blockbuster moves in the form of Jos Buttler and Dewald Brewis
- Jos Buttler (Manchester Super Giants): The England white-ball captain remains the crown jewel of the Manchester franchise. Under the new Super Giants branding (led by RPSG Group), being retained jos buttler The top priority was to ensure exceptional leadership and unmatched explosive power at the top of the order.
- Dewald Brevis (London Spirit): Known as the South African Prodigy, replacing the traditional giants ‘Baby Abby’ Straight to the Soul is the signature title. His arrival at Lord’s signals a strategic shift towards high-velocity youngsters, promising 360-degree fireworks for the London crowd.
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The Hundred men’s squad: 2026 pre-auction signings and retention
The following players have been officially secured. All other squad spots (up to 16 or 18 in total) will be finalized during the March 2026 auction
Men’s squad: 2026 pre-auction signings
| Team | Retained and Directly Signed Players (Men) |
|---|---|
| manchester super giants | Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Noor Ahmed, Liam Dawson |
| london spirit | Dewald Brewis, Adam Zampa, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton |
| mi london | Rashid Khan, Sam Curran, Will Jacques, Nicholas Pooran |
| sunrisers leads | Harry Brook, Braydon Carse, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Marsh |
| Trent Rockets | Ben Duckett, Tim David, Tom Banton, Mitchell Santner |
| birmingham phoenix | Rehan Ahmed, Jacob Bethel, Michelle Owen |
| welsh fire | Phil Salt, Rachin Ravindra |
| southern brave | jofra archer |
