The Hundred: Young stars to watch as future looks bright for international setup
The Hundred is back underway and many young stars are on display throughout the summer season. We’re looking at some of the next generation of cricket stars to keep an eye on during The Hundred season and could go on to the very highest level in the sport.
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00:00Some of the best cricketers in the world are heading to the UK for the fourth edition of
00:06the 100. But who are the England stars of the future that could possibly go on to represent
00:11the international side in the next generation? Standing at 6ft 7, left-armer Josh Hull, who
00:18has been signed by Manchester Originals, is an intimidating presence for batters, even
00:23at such a young age. Wrexham-born Serene Smale, who represented Wales at under 15 level
00:31and is currently the fifth highest scorer in this year's Rachel Hayhoe Flint Trophy,
00:36with 360 runs at an average of 40. And finally, Jacob Bethel, who was born and raised in Barbados
00:44but moved to England aged 12 and signed for Warwickshire. He made his debut in 2021 and
00:49quickly earned international recognition, being named vice-captain as England U19s
00:54reached the final in the 50-over World Cup in West Indies.