Phil Salt Wants The Hundred Extended

Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt has publicly expressed a desire for the 2024 season of The Hundred to be extended by a week. Salt, who led his side through a grueling stretch of three matches in five days, cited the intense schedule as a key factor in his request. “We played a lot of cricket in a short period, and a longer competition would give us more recovery time,” he said.

The Hundred’s current format sees teams playing a series of high‑intensity games over a compressed timeframe, a structure that has drawn criticism from players who point to the physical demands and risk of injury. Salt’s comments echo similar concerns raised by other squads, and they come as the tournament’s organizers weigh potential adjustments for the next season. While no official changes have been announced, the call for a longer competition highlights the ongoing debate over player welfare and scheduling in modern limited‑overs cricket.