ECB chief says Hundred's calendar squeeze is acceptable cost
The England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson defended the scheduling disruptions caused by The Hundred, calling them a necessary trade-off. He noted that the tournament has generated over £500m from franchise sales, helping clear debts and invest in infrastructure. Thompson acknowledged criticism about the tight turnaround between the Hundred final and a Test match but insisted the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
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