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ECB likely to postpone 'The Hundred' till 2021 over coronavirus: Report

The 100-ball tournament, which ECB expects can match global popularity of the IPL and the Big Bash League, could add to the long list of tournaments being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic

Lord's cricket ground. Photo: @HomeOfCricket
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The Hundred is franchise based 100-ball cricket tournament to be played in England and Wales and administered by the ECB. Photo: @HomeOfCricket

BS Web Teamagencies New Delhi
The England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) plan to host the inaugural edition of The Hundred tournament this year is likely to suffer a big setback. According to media reports, it is likely to be postponed for at least a year. The inaugural edition was set to be played from July 17 to August 15 across different venues in England.
 
The 100-ball tournament, which the ECB expects can match the global popularity of the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash League, could add to the long list of tournaments being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.