Four more players have signed up for The Hundred, which starts on 21 July at The Kia Oval.

West Indies all rounder and Women’s T20 World Cup winner Hayley Matthews will join Welsh Fire. She replaces Sune Luus after the South African returned a positive Covid-19 test. Welsh Fire also confirm that Glenn Phillips will play the entirety of the Men’s Competition due to Kieron Pollard’s injury, and Ollie Pope will miss the start of The Hundred due to a quad injury.

New Zealand’s Colin de Grandhomme joins Southern Brave in place of Andre Russell, who will not take part due to international commitments and Guyana’s status on the UK red list.

Katie Mack has signed for Birmingham Phoenix as a replacement for Ellyse Perry, who has withdrawn due to personal reasons. Amy Jones will captain the side.

Marchant de Lange will play the start of the Men's Competition for Trent Rockets after Wahab Riaz’s visa issues. And Alice Monaghan replaces Hannah Jones at London Spirit.

Colin de Grandhomme said:

“When I got the call to join Southern Brave it was an easy decision. I’ve settled in really well at Hampshire and I’m hoping to create some more fantastic memories at the Ageas Bowl. I’m really looking forward to linking up with Devon Conway again and all of the guys can’t wait to get going.”

Hayley Matthews said:

“I’m thrilled to be taking part in The Hundred this summer. It’ll be a lot of fun to play in Cardiff alongside the like of Sarah Taylor in front of big crowds. The Hundred can help move women’s cricket forward and it’ll be great to take part.”

Beth Barrett-Wild, Head of The Hundred Women’s Competition said:

“I’m gutted for Suné Luus, I know how excited she was about playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred this summer, but we all wish her a very speedy recovery. In Hayley Matthews we have a big stage player, in brilliant form, coming in, and I’m sure she will be looking forward to the opportunity to show off her skills.”

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