David Warner Joins London Spirit in Hundred Draft as James Anderson Goes Unsold

The draft sees high-profile signings, including Warner's return to Lord's, while notable players like Anderson and Jason Roy are overlooked.

David Warner, former Australia batter, was signed by London Spirit for £120,000, marking his return to Lord's after the controversial 2023 Ashes incident in the pavilion.
James Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, went unsold in the draft despite putting his name forward at age 42, and will now focus on playing for Lancashire in domestic competitions.
Other notable signings in the men's Hundred include Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, and Michael Bracewell, all securing £200,000 contracts, with Zak Crawley joining Northern Superchargers for £120,000.
In the women's draft, Birmingham Phoenix signed Australia's Georgia Voll for £65,000 after missing out on Paige Scholfield, Sophia Dunkley, and Heather Knight due to other teams' retention rights.
The 2025 draft could be the last in its current format, with the ECB's new private team owners reportedly pushing for an auction model similar to the Indian Premier League.