County pride and England chaos relegated Hundred to summer undercard | Ali Martin
England’s summer of international cricket, marked by unexpected twists and a heated Championship title contest, pushed the Hundred franchise tournament into a secondary role. The competition, still shrouded in mystery, struggled to maintain prominence amid the high‑profile men's fixtures and the intense county rivalry. As a result, the Hundred’s schedule and visibility were significantly reduced, relegating it to a lower‑profile position for the season.