Phil Salt seeks longer schedule for The Hundred amid busy match days
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt expressed a desire for an extended schedule for The Hundred, ideally by a week, after his team played three games in five days. Salt's comments followed Welsh Fire's recent results, including victories over Birmingham Phoenix and Southern Brave, alongside a loss to Manchester Super Giants. The format currently allows teams to play eight matches in 23 days, a stark contrast to other T20 leagues like the IPL and Big Bash League. The Professional Cricketers Association has raised concerns regarding player welfare amid a congested schedule. Welsh Fire is set to face Sunrisers Leeds at Headingley on August 7 and London Spirit on August 10, continuing the group stage matches.
- •Phil Salt wants The Hundred to run a week longer for player management.
- •Welsh Fire's recent results include two wins and one loss this week.
- •The Hundred has eight games scheduled over a condensed 23-day period.
- •PCA highlights concerns about player burnout with current scheduling.
- •Welsh Fire will play Sunrisers Leeds on August 7 and London Spirit on August 10.
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Salt would like extra week in Hundred schedule
- 9:57 PMBBC Sport — I'd like Hundred to be longer - Salt
"Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
"Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:59 PMSalt would like extra week in Hundred schedule
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 9:57 PMI'd like Hundred to be longer - Salt
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
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