Ben Stokes to Miss The Hundred 2025 to Focus on Ashes Series
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Ben Stokes, the England Test captain, has decided to miss The Hundred 2025 to focus on his fitness and the upcoming Ashes series in Australia. Stokes, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury, has chosen not to participate in the tournament to avoid any further risks to his fitness. The 33-year-old all-rounder has a history of hamstring injuries, having torn his hamstring while playing for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred last August, and again during the third and final Test of England's series in New Zealand in December.
Stokes' decision to skip The Hundred 2025 is seen as a precautionary measure to ensure his fitness for the Ashes series, which is scheduled to start in November. The Ashes series is a highly anticipated event in the cricket calendar, and Stokes' participation is crucial for England's chances of success. By skipping The Hundred, Stokes will be able to focus on his rehabilitation and training, and ensure that he is fully fit for the Ashes series. The English cricket team will be looking to Stokes to lead from the front and make a significant impact in the series.
In other news, Steve Smith, the Australian megastar, has joined Welsh Fire for The Hundred 2025. Smith, who is one of the most successful batsmen in the world, will be playing in the tournament for the first time. He will be joining a strong Welsh Fire squad, which will be looking to make a significant impact in the tournament. The Australian batsman is known for his exceptional skills and will be a valuable addition to the Welsh Fire team. The tournament will also feature other high-profile players, including Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Harry Brook, who have been retained by their respective teams.
The Hundred 2025 is scheduled to start on August 5 and will feature eight teams competing in a 100-ball format. The tournament will be played over a period of four weeks, with the final scheduled to take place on August 31. The teams have started to announce their squads, with 148 places confirmed across the squads, and 68 left to fill. The Draft is scheduled to take place on March 12, with a final chance to make squad additions coming at May's Wildcard Draft. The cricket fans will be eagerly waiting to see the teams in action and the exciting matches that the tournament has to offer.
Here are the key details of the tournament:
- Start date: August 5
- End date: August 31
- Number of teams: 8
- Format: 100-ball
- Draft date: March 12
- Wildcard Draft: May
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