3. What would a successful first season of The Hundred look like?

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The Hundred: Demise or Suprise?

The Hundred: Demise or Surprise?

6 episodes

2 days ago

Traditional cricket fans hate it. The sport's media is divided on it. Players are dropping out in their droves. Yet, The Hundred, English cricket's seemingly cursed competition, is pressing on with its inaugural season regardless. After staking the future of the game on it, they have little choice. Over what will be a month with huge consequences (good or bad), a Hundred-sceptic and a Hundred-hater analyse English cricket's new, much-maligned competition. Join us each week as we work out whether The Hundred will lead to the demise of the sport or if it can, somehow, pleasantly surprise us.

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Traditional cricket fans hate it. The sport's media is divided on it. Players are dropping out in their droves. Yet, The Hundred, English cricket's seemingly cursed competition, is pressing on with its inaugural season regardless. After staking the future of the game on it, they have little choice. Over what will be a month with huge consequences (good or bad), a Hundred-sceptic and a Hundred-hater analyse English cricket's new, much-maligned competition. Join us each week as we work out whether The Hundred will lead to the demise of the sport or if it can, somehow, pleasantly surprise us.

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3. What would a successful first season of The Hundred look like?

The Hundred: Demise or Suprise?

47 minutes

4 years ago

3. What would a successful first season of The Hundred look like?

After last week's groundbreaking announcement that cricket is good, Kit and Matt turn back to the bigger picture and ask what constitutes a successful first season of The Hundred. Will the strong viewing figures stand the test of time and the inevitable reduction in free tickets? Will the fireworks on the pitch lead to increased participation rates beyond cricket's traditional demographic? Can the tournament help England to global glory?

They also discuss the prospect of super-counties and the new limits on alcohol at Lord's, while Kit makes a stunning confession about a certain South African-born commentator.

TOPICS:

Are people watching? (1:45)

Will the Hundred improve participation rates amongst girls, minority groups and state schools? (12:33)

The impact of The Hundred on England's white-ball teams (25:16)

Will The Hudred make money? (33:55)

Super-counties, ten-ball overs and alcohol bans (36:38)

MUSIC: Pod.co, 'One Fine Day'