Their concerns included scheduling and the impact on the women's competition. Some 23 players, mainly made up of the PCA's players' committee, met for a two-day summit to discuss issues affecting the game in England and Wales. The other would be around the knock-on effect to the women's game, with the women's competition currently mirroring the men's. Firstly, an expansion to 18 teams in the women's game is unlikely to be possible in the near future because of a shallow talent pool, albeit one that is growing. Secondly, a great strength of The Hundred has been the double-headed fixtures acting as a showcase for the women's game.

Source: Express October 20, 2023 19:02 UTC