Henry Crocombe Joins London Spirit in The Hundred's Wildcard Draft
Sussex fast bowler Henry Crocombe has secured his spot in The Hundred after being selected as one of the final 32 players in the wildcard draft. This announcement comes as Crocombe receives an England Test call-up as cover for Ollie Robinson ahead of the second Test against New Zealand. Joining London Spirit for the tournament, Crocombe is part of a squad that will compete in the 2026 edition starting on July 21. The draft aims to reward players showcasing exceptional performance in the Vitality Blast men's and women's competitions, completing the rosters for all franchises. Key highlights from the draft include: Fatima Sana makes history as the first Pakistani woman to participate in The Hundred, joining Birmingham Phoenix. Young talents from the England Men's U19s, Manny Lumsden (17) and Seb Morgan (18), will debut in the competition. Franchise rosters include: Welsh Fire: Niamh Holland, Georgia Davis, Jordan Clark, Dillon Pennington Birmingham Phoenix: Mary Taylor, Fatima Sana, Tom Helm, Sean Dickson London Spirit: Trudy Johnson, Olivia Barnes, Henry Crocombe, Kiran Carlson Trent Rockets: Amu Surenkumar, Eve Jones, Ben Raine, Ben Sanderson Manchester Super Giants: Mia Rogers, Beth Langston, James Sales, Adam Finch MI London: Kate Coppack, Francesca Sweet, Eddie Jack, Seb Morgan Southern Brave: Naomi Dattani, Katherine Fraser, Manny Lumsden, Saif Zaib SunRisers Leeds: Darcey Carter, Sophia Turner, Matty Revis, Charlie Allison The competition will be broadcast on Sky Sports, allowing fans to follow the action closely.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-06-18