(Video) The Hundred shows talent-unearthing potential as young Will Smeed tees off

The Hundred seems to be fulfilling one of its many promises in the unearthing of young talent, as 19-year-old Will Smeed took twenty runs off just four deliveries in a scintillating knock of 36 off 13 balls against the Trent Rockets on Sunday. Smeed’s Birmingham Phoenix went on to win the game by six wickets.

Many will of course argue that thanks to England’s age group set-ups and the T20 Blast Smeed was already considered something of a batting prodigy, but the Hundred has provided a more widely broadcasted and viewed competition to thrive in. More performances like this and Smeed will find himself becoming a household name in a matter of months.

Broadcast Schedule

West Indies v England 2024 white ball series
WI v ENG 2nd ODI, Antigua
2nd November
Start time: 1:30 pm GMT
ENG v WI 3rd ODI, Barbados
6th November
Start time: 6:00 pm GMT
WI v ENG 1st T20, Barbados
9th November
Start time: 8:00 pm GMT

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