Stokes tipped for Hundred

CRICKET Durham believe England captain Ben Stokes would “jump at the chance” to front a new Hundred team in the region, but accept they may have to wait until 2029 for the tournament to expand.

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Discussions are still continuing between the England and Wales Cricket Board and the private investment groups who have agreed to plough around £520million of new money into the competition, with a number of areas yet to be ironed out before contracts are signed and sealed.

One of those relates to the terms for any future increase from the current eight-team structure, something Durham have long positioned themselves to benefit from.