The Hundred's first season under new private ownership is drawing to a close, and BBC Sport has been assessing what impact the influx of outside investment has had on English cricket's franchise competition.
According to the BBC, stakes in the eight Hundred teams were sold off ahead of this campaign, bringing fresh money and new stakeholders into the tournament for the first time since its 2021 launch. The report examines how that ownership shake-up has shaped the competition this summer, though specific findings from the piece were not detailed beyond the framing of the question itself.
The sale of stakes marked a significant shift in how the tournament is run and financed, with counties and the England and Wales Cricket Board previously holding full control. As the BBC notes, this season serves as an early test case for whether private investment changes the competition's direction, appeal or sustainability going forward.
Further details on the actual effects — commercial, competitive or otherwise — are expected to emerge as BBC Sport's analysis continues to be published.