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London Spirit utilizes domestic player loophole in The Hundred

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:22 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

London Spirit utilizes domestic player loophole in The Hundred
Summary

In a recent match in The Hundred, London Spirit featured five players without UK nationality, but only four were counted as overseas players. Andrew Tye was registered as a domestic player due to his family connections to the UK, allowing Spirit to comply with league regulations. Other players, such as Mohammad Amir and Dan Worrall, also qualified as domestic players through their UK citizenship. The rules stipulate a maximum of four overseas players may be contracted by each team, which has prompted discussions about eligibility and player classification in the league.

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  • •London Spirit fielded five non-UK players in a recent match
  • •Andrew Tye qualified as a domestic player due to UK family connections
  • •Rules allow only four overseas players contracted per team
  • •Mohammad Amir and Dan Worrall are also classified as domestic players
  • •The Hundred regulations prompt discussions on player eligibility
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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the rules are in The Hundred regarding the eligibility of overseas players.

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