Hundred’s days could be numbered with T20 switch in play for next year

The article discusses the possibility of the Hundred, a 100-ball cricket format introduced in England, being replaced by the more popular Twenty20 (T20) format as early as next year. The Hundred's investors, who are the owners of the eight franchises, are keen on the switch, and formal discussions are expected to take place in October. The Hundred is currently enshrined in the England and Wales Cricket Board's domestic TV contracts with Sky Sports and the BBC until 2028. However, the article states that both broadcasters are open to switching to T20 next summer if requested by the newly formed Hundred board, which will be dominated by the franchise representatives. The ECB had previously explored dropping the Hundred in favor of the global-standard T20 format two years ago, but the idea received a lukewarm response from Sky, which has invested heavily in marketing the Hundred format. The Hundred has been successful in attracting more diverse crowds and a younger TV audience compared to other forms of cricket.