The auction longlists for The Hundred 2026 have been announced

The official longlists for The Hundred 2026 auction are out, revealing a massive pool of 247 men and 178 women. The bidding process begins with ten marquee male stars, such as Jonny Bairstow, Haris Rauf, David Miller, Aiden Markram, and Jordan Cox. On the women's side, Nadine de Klerk and Deepti Sharma lead the elite group.

Scheduled to take place March 11 and 12, the auction utilizes a three-phase format. Phase one features the top 50 ranked players, while phases two and three cover the remaining talent, including any initially unsold athletes participating. Global superstars, many fresh from the 2026 T20 World Cup finals, will drive the excitement. The international roster includes heavy representation from Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, and New Zealand, alongside talent from Afghanistan and West Indies. Interestingly, while the women’s category features twelve Indian registrants, the men’s list notably lacks any entries from India in this draft.