Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was left awestruck after meeting Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham during a game in The Hundred between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire.

Jude Bellingham interacted with fans before watching Birmingham Phoenix women's team beat Welsh Fire in a nail-biting encounter.

Mitchell Santner was given not out by the umpires, but himself asked for a third umpire check that ultimately led to his dismissal.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will become the first player from her country to feature in the women's Hundred after being signed by Birmingham Phoenix in Thursday's wildcard draft.

Jude Bellingham, who grew up in Stourbridge, played junior cricket for Hagley Cricket Club as a teenager and is a lifelong cricket fan.

The upcoming season of The Hundred will feature four IPL-backed teams - Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds.

James Coles became the most expensive player after he was acquired by the London Spirit for a staggering amount of GBP 390,000 (approximately Rs 4.81 crore).

The Hundred 2026 Auction Highlights: Young Englishman James Coles became the most expensive buy at the inaugural auction of The Hundred men's after he was roped in by the London Spirit for 390,000 pounds (approx. 4.8 crore) on Thursday.