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Phil Salt prepares to lead Welsh Fire in The Hundred starting July 22

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Phil Salt prepares to lead Welsh Fire in The Hundred starting July 22
Summary

Phil Salt is set to captain Welsh Fire in The Hundred, which begins on July 22 with a men's and women's double header against Southern Brave. The 29-year-old, born in North Wales and raised in Barbados, leads a team that includes Joe Root and Chris Woakes. Salt, who has been a key player for England in recent matches, aims to improve Welsh Fire's fortunes after the team finished at the bottom in 2025. With a new ownership group involved, hopes are high for a turnaround this season.

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  • •Welsh Fire plays its opening match on July 22 against Southern Brave.
  • •Salt has scored 1,138 runs in The Hundred since its inception.
  • •The team finished bottom in both men's and women's categories last year.
  • •Salt recently contributed to England's 4-0 T20 series win over India.
  • •Sanjay Govil purchased a 50% stake in Welsh Fire for £40 million.
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  • 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Salt's path home from Barbados to Welsh Fire captain
  • 6:42 AMBBC Sport — Salt's path home from Barbados to Welsh Fire captain
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England star Phil Salt has had a circuitous route to captain Welsh Fire in The Hundred, which starts this week.

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England star Phil Salt has had a circuitous route to captain Welsh Fire in The Hundred, which starts this week.

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