Thu Mar 13 14:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Hundred Draft: Big-Name Signings Dominate as Squads Near Completion

**London, March 12** – The Hundred draft concluded today with several high-profile signings bolstering the ranks of the competing teams. Noor Ahmad (Manchester Originals) and Michael Bracewell (Southern Brave) led the way, each commanding a GBP 200,000 contract. Ahmad, a left-arm wrist spinner from Afghanistan, joins the Originals, while Bracewell, the newly appointed New Zealand T20I captain, will feature for the runners-up from last season.

Other notable acquisitions include:

* **Georgia Voll:** The Women’s Premier League star, fresh off an unbeaten 99, signed with Birmingham Phoenix.
* **Jamie Overton:** Secured a GBP 200,000 deal with London Spirit.
* **David Warner:** The veteran Australian opener, absent from last year’s draft, will make his Hundred debut with London Spirit for GBP 120,000.
* **David Willey:** The England all-rounder joined Trent Rockets for GBP 200,000.
* **Rachin Ravindra:** The New Zealand player signed with Manchester Originals for GBP 120,000.

The women’s competition also saw significant retentions, with Paige Scholfield re-signing with Oval Invincibles. Veteran pace bowler James Anderson, however, remained undrafted despite making himself available.

A total of 66 players were drafted across both the men’s and women’s competitions, bringing the squads closer to completion. Teams will have a final opportunity to fill their remaining spots in the upcoming Wildcard Draft.

The Hundred tournament is set to begin on August 5th, with London Spirit facing Oval Invincibles at Lord’s. The full list of drafted players was not included in this release.

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