Cricket | Why don't people like The Hundred?
Now for a look at one of the most controversial additions to the game of cricket The Hundred intended to attract new fans to the sport. Has it succeeded? Author | Peter Grainger Fans watching The Hundred in 2025 It's just not cricket! What is The Hundred? It is played in a unique 100-ball structure , it is designed to be shorter, faster, and more accessible than traditional forms of the game , with matches typically lasting around two and a half hours. Attendance and viewing figures have been strong, particularly in the early years, with encouraging signs of more diverse and younger audiences engaging with the game. However, debate persists about whether The Hundred is uniting or dividing English cricket . Criticism of the format Despite its modern packaging and appeal to new audiences, The Hundred has not been without its critics. From the outset, many within the cricket establishment expressed unease about the introduction of another format alongside the already well...
