Jordan Cox Lands £300,000 Deal at The Hundred Auction
In a significant move during the inaugural The Hundred player auction held on March 12, 2026, Jordan Cox secured a £300,000 deal, making him one of the highest-paid players of the event. Welsh Fire, the team that acquired him, allocated over half of their budget to sign both Cox and Joe Root, who was sold for £240,000 to Manchester Super Giants.
Alongside Cox’s impressive deal, other notable transactions included Adil Rashid, who was sold for £250,000 to Southern Brave, and James Vince, who fetched £190,000 from MI London. Jonny Bairstow also drew attention with a £160,000 deal to London Spirit. The auction featured a total of 247 players, with all eight franchises operating under a budget of just over £1 million.
Welsh Fire, who finished at the bottom of the league last year, placed a strategic bet on Cox, who was last year’s leading scorer. This decision reflects their commitment to improving their performance in the upcoming season. After the auction, Welsh Fire still had £487,000 left to spend, indicating they may pursue additional talent to bolster their roster.
The first-ever The Hundred player auction has set the stage for an exciting season ahead, with teams making bold moves to secure top talent. Observers are keen to see how these investments will translate into performance on the field. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further signings by Welsh Fire as they look to enhance their squad for the upcoming competition.
