London Spirit ne apna naya distinctive blue playing kit launch kiya hai upcoming 2024 edition ke liye The Hundred ka. Is design mein un logo ne homage diya hai historic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) ko. Franchise ne iconic “egg and bacon” colours—yellow aur red stripes—ko include kiya hai new uniform mein, jo traditionally MCC members se jude hue hain. Yeh tribute aur bhi meaningful hai kyunki MCC Lord’s ka owner hai, jo cricket ka spiritual home hai, aur London Spirit franchise mein majority stake rakhta hai. Yellow aur red striped pattern MCC ki presence ko represent karta hai Lord’s par Middlesex matches aur England Test games ke dauran, isliye yeh kit hai ek meaningful nod to venue ke rich cricketing legacy ko.
Naya kit launch ho raha hai jabki preparations chal rahi hain The Hundred ke naye season ke liye. The Hundred hai ECB ka fast-paced 100-ball franchise competition. Introduce kiya gaya tha 2021 mein, aur iska aim hai IPL ki tarah commercial aur entertainment success achieve karna ek shorter, dynamic format ke saath. England ke traditional county cricket se alag, The Hundred mein hai eight city-based franchises, jismein London Spirit bhi hai, jo apne home matches khelte hain Lord’s par. Yeh format hai designed to attract younger, broader audience by delivering a more accessible aur visually engaging cricket experience.
The Hundred ka format hai alag both ODIs aur T20 se. Har innings mein maximum 100 legal balls hote hain, aur bowlers deliver karte hain either five ya ten consecutive deliveries. Bowlers ka maximum 20 balls per innings hota hai, aur ends switch hote hain har 10 balls ke baad instead of har over ke baad. Tournament mein hai 25-ball powerplay, jismein sirf two fielders allowed hote hain outside inner circle. No-balls result in two penalty runs plus a free hit, aur slow over-rates se ho sakti hai fielding restrictions for bowling side. New viewers ke liye terminology simplify karne ke liye, competition avoid karti hai terms like “overs” aur use karti hai “sets of five balls.” Matches structure hote hain to conclude within approximately two-and-a-half hours, making the format faster aur more viewer-friendly.
Jab London Spirit prepare kar rahe hain The Hundred 2024 ke liye compete karne ke, franchise ne apne squad ko bolster kiya hai high-profile international players ke saath. Team mein hain England ke Jonny Bairstow aur Liam Livingstone, Australia ke Adam Zampa, South Africa ke Dewald Brevis, aur England all-rounders Jamie Overton aur David Willey. Yeh signings reflect karte hain franchise ke ambition ko field a competitive aur star-studded lineup capable of entertaining fans across the competition.
Off the field mein ek strategic move mein, London Spirit ne apne coaching setup ko strengthen kiya hai by appointing former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik as mentor aur batting coach. Yeh appointment hai Karthik ka first role with a franchise team outside IPL, jo highlight karta hai The Hundred ke growing global influence aur appeal ko. Karthik ka experience aur insights expected hain to play a crucial role in shaping the team’s batting strategy aur nurturing young talent.
The Hundred continue karta hai evolve hone ka ek dynamic format ke roop mein, blending traditional cricketing elements with innovative presentation to create a fresh spectator experience. By incorporating local city identities aur shortening match durations, ECB ne successfully positioned kiya hai The Hundred ko ek modern, family-friendly cricket event ke roop mein. London Spirit ke liye, 2024 season present karta hai ek opportunity not only to build on last year’s performance but bhi to honour the heritage of Lord’s through their new kit aur on-field efforts.
Jabki preparations in full swing hain aur star-studded squad in place hai, London Spirit poised hain to deliver an exciting season of The Hundred. Fans dekh sakte hain a blend of high-energy cricket, strategic innovations, aur a celebration of cricket’s storied history at Lord’s.
