# What to expect from the revamped Hundred cricket competition

The England and Wales Cricket Board has revamped The Hundred, a professional franchise cricket competition, with changes to rules, team compositions, and scheduling. The updated format aims to increase excitement and attract wider audiences as the tournament prepares for its upcoming season. These changes could influence the future direction of cricket in the UK.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c0ryr1r5z9qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:01:03 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/21/men-world-cup-2030-what-to-expect) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:23:46 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/21/lebanons-joseph-aoun-to-meet-trump-what-to-expect?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:27:31 +0000