MI London have acquired the services of three top players from England for The Hundred. All-rounder Sam Curran will continue with the team and take on the role of captain, while Will Jacks also remains with the side. For the women’s team, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, one of England’s standout T20 stars, has been announced as their first signing.
In a media press release, Akash Ambani, who is the owner of the team, said: “With world-class talent across the men’s and women’s teams – including Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Danni Wyatt-Hodge – and a strong connection to Surrey, MI London brings together elite cricket, local identity and MI’s winning culture. The ethos of excellence, consistency and success that defines the Mumbai Indians will continue to shape how we play and entertain fans in the UK and around the world.”
Sam Curran, who is Surrey’s T20 captain, has scored 5,296 runs in T20s from 317 matches at an average of 25.58. He has also taken 298 wickets. He was an important member of the England team that won the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. The 27-year-old has represented several IPL franchises, including Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings.
Will Jacks has played 240 T20s and scored 6,120 runs at an average of 29.00. He has also taken 80 wickets. The 27-year-old currently represents Mumbai Indians in the IPL and has experience across multiple T20 leagues such as SA20 and the Big Bash League. He is the fifth-highest run-getter in The Hundred.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge is the second-highest run-getter in The Hundred and an ICC T20 World Cup winner with England in 2017.
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