The Welsh players aiming to light up The Hundred
Take a closer look at the Welsh players competing in the sixth edition of The Hundred, as the home franchise seeks a revival.
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"Having a little opportunity last year was awesome to get stuck in, it's a very similar format to T20 but it takes a bit of getting used to."
— Ben Kellaway , Athlete
"From the first conversation it felt like a no-brainer. It was a big opportunity for me to come back to Wales being a very proud Welshman."
— Phil Salt , Athlete
Key People
A Newport-born cricketer and Player of the Match during his Hundred debut last season.
Phil Salt is an opening batsman for the England cricket team.
An all-rounder from Newport and the only Welsh woman representing the home franchise this summer.
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Take a closer look at the Welsh players competing in the sixth edition of The Hundred, as the home franchise seeks a revival.
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