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March 11, 2026
A historic day at Hundred auction but barely any women were there to see it
There were £210,000 deals for Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney in what was meant to herald a new era, but it was still mostly men making decisions
TL;DR
- The Hundred's first player auction achieved record deals for female cricketers, with Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney signing for £210,000.
- Despite advancements for players, the event had a stark lack of women in coaching, administrative, and ownership positions.
- Female coaches like Lisa Keightley, Anya Shrubsole, and Sarah Taylor expressed disappointment and hope for increased female involvement in future seasons.
- The article contrasts this with the Women's Rugby World Cup's successful leadership by an all-female executive team.
- The auction also saw no bids for top-ranked Pakistani players Sadia Iqbal and Fatima Sana, raising questions about potential biases and the impact of private investment.
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