The Hundred And Major League Cricket Avoid Schedule Clash In 2025

Franchise-based competitions have grown rapidly in the cricket world, with leagues like Major League Cricket (MLC) in the US and The Hundred in England emerging as major draws. But the growing number of tournaments leads to worries about player availability and schedule issues. The Hundred and MLC took early measures in 2025 to prevent a clash of times, guaranteeing the seamless involvement of top players in both competitions.

The Importance of Avoiding Overlaps

Top foreign players are essential to franchise leagues because their presence increases viewership and gives them a competitive advantage. Overlapping schedules, however, have frequently caused players to select one league over another, frustrating supporters and lessening the games' attraction. The Hundred and MLC guarantee that players and spectators may participate completely in both competitions without any compromises by matching their schedules.

The ECB Raised Salary

To draw in top men's players, the ECB increased the top men's salary in the Hundred from £125,000 to £200,000. Last year's international pool was fairly strong, but Pat Cummins shocked the ECB by saying that he had "not thought" of playing in the Hundred and instead agreed to a multi-year contract with the San Francisco Unicorns in MLC.

Players and Boards Accept The Decision

Players and cricket boards have largely welcomed the decision to avoid conflicts in schedules. Burnout brought on by several commitments is a common problem for cricket players. In addition to reducing fatigue, a clear window for each league gives participants the chance to optimize their earning potential. Because it reduces disputes about player availability, boards also view the benefits of this alignment.

Schedule Of The Hundred And MCL

The Hundred will begin after the last Test of India vs England in England in August and the Caribbean Premier League(CPL) will begin from August 14 to September 21.