Delray Rawlins missed out as two of his Sussex teammates are among the first players to be picked for next summer’s The Hundred.
Jofra Archer is Southern Brave’s England Men’s Red Ball Central Contract pick. His Sussex teammate Chris Jordan is one of the Brave’s two local icons, alongside Hampshire’s James Vince.
Today’s player picks were announced alongside the names and identities of the eight outfits that will take part in The Hundred. They are: Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, Southern Brave, Trent Rockets & Welsh Fire.
The remainder of the men’s team squads will be confirmed at a draft – broadcast live on Sky – on Sunday October 20th.